Lawrence, IN—Tensions simmer along Pendleton Pike following a police-involved shooting last night. According to a report by FOX59, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is currently investigating the incident which took place approximately at 10:35 p.m. in the 9000 block of Pendleton Pike. While details are scarce, authorities have confirmed that no officers were injured during the event.
Just after 10:45 a.m. today, IMPD shared via a social media update that they responded to the scene of the shooting. Situated near the intersection of Post Road and East 56th Street, WISH-TV notes that this announcement came following the nocturnal altercation. Further confirming that no officers were harmed, the investigation by the Lawrence Police Department has IMPD taking the lead, with public information remaining minimal as of their last report.
The context surrounding the shooting has begun to crystallize with details emerging about SWAT involvement. 13News reports that at least one IMPD SWAT officer discharged their weapon while serving a warrant close to the location of Pendleton Pike and Post Road. Despite the high-stakes nature of their work, it has been confirmed once again that the officers remained unscathed physically by the night's occurrences.
The IMPD has not released details or the identity of anyone involved in the ongoing investigation. Authorities have not yet disclosed the condition or identity of the person shot by the SWAT officer.
