IMPD: Police shooting on west side of Indianapolis, officer and suspect shot

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says they are responding to a police shooting at West 16th Street and Lafayette Road, on the west side of Indianapolis.

Police confirm that an officer has been shot, they are in Eskenazi hospital in stable condition.

Two suspects are in custody; one has been shot and taken to the hospital, their condition is unknown.

There is no threat to public at this time. However, IMPD asks you to avoid the area for the investigation.

Today’s is the fourth IMPD police shooting of 2025, the second this month. Of the three previously, two suspects died, including the one on July 24, and another was injured. IMPD had 17 police shooting in 2024.

This story has been updated with new information from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

Police shooting at West 16th Street and Lafayette Road. (Provided photo/IMPD)

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