Officers of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department North District have taken into custody a 55-year-old man following an investigation into a shooting incident that took place on New Year's Day. The suspect, Edward Price, was arrested for allegedly firing shots near an apartment complex located at 3777 N. Meridian St. shortly after the year began. According to a social media post by IMPD News, a community member's tip and surveillance video were instrumental in swiftly identifying Price as a suspect.
The arrest occurred last Saturday, when a patrolling officer recognized Price and knew there was an existing warrant for his arrest. Price's earlier conviction as a serious violent felon legally prohibited him from firearm possession, but upon detention, it was discovered that he was carrying a gun. This leads to further charges being pressed against him for possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. As North District Commander Matthew Thomas commented on IMPD News, "I am proud of the work our North District officers and detectives do every day to make our district and city safer by addressing individuals who use and possess crime guns in our community."
It is important to highlight that an arrest signifies an accusation rather than a conviction. Edward Price is, as protocol dictates, to be regarded as innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The case will proceed under the justice system's careful scrutiny to ascertain the truth behind the charges laid against him.
