INDIANAPOLIS — An investigation is underway after an Indianapolis metro police officer was shot and injured on the city’s east side Friday night.
The incident occurred after officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched around 8:40 p.m. to the the 3600 block of N. Wittfield Street near E. 36th Street in response to a shots fired call.
When officers arrived on scene, IMPD said an unknown individual opened fire and struck an eight-year veteran with the department. Other officers on the scene immediately provided medical attention until the injured officer was transported by officers to Eskenazi Hospital.
Investigators say the officer underwent a successful surgery for a gunshot wound to his abdomen and another to his right arm. Police say the officer is “stable” and is expected to make a full recovery.
Investigators say a residence was also struck by gunfire, but no injuries were reported.
IMPD said around 11:12 p.m. that a K9 sweep of the area had been completed and that detectives were not aware of any ongoing threats at this time while police continued searching for a suspect.
“This is a rough evening for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and our community,” said IMPD Captain Shane Foley. “We have an officer who was shot earlier tonight and is currently being treated for those injuries. We are hopeful that he makes a full recovery and our thoughts are with his family and the medical personnel who are providing him with medical attention.”
As of this article’s publication, IMPD has not provided any suspect information.
Detectives are asking anyone who lives in the area with doorbell, surveillance video, information, or may have seen something to contact Detective Erika Jones at 317-327-3475. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 317-262-TIPS.
This is a developing story and more information will be added as it becomes available.
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