Months after an accidental shooting on Indianapolis’ near-northwest side left a victim with gunshot wounds, a 37-year-old woman is now facing a preliminary neglect charge tied to the incident, police say.
Investigators with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) said they wrapped up a months-long probe into the Nov. 16, 2025, shooting and arrested 37-year-old Alysha Gulley this week on a preliminary charge of neglect of a dependent. According to IMPD, she was booked into the Marion County Jail on April 13 and is scheduled to appear in Marion County court on April 17, details first reported by WISH-TV.
Police previously said the victim in the November shooting was reported to be in stable condition after being found with gunshot wounds.
What The Neglect Charge Covers
Under Indiana law, neglect of a dependent involves knowingly placing a person in your care in a situation that endangers their life or health, or failing to provide necessary support. It is typically a Level 6 felony, but the severity can be increased if the neglect results in bodily injury, catastrophic injury, or death, as outlined in the state statute at Indiana Code. Penalties depend on the level of the felony and the extent of the alleged harm.
How The Case Unfolded
According to IMPD, the shooting took place on Nov. 16, 2025, in the 1100 block of West 35th Street near Clifton Street on the city’s near-northwest side. Officers arrived to find a person suffering from gunshot wounds. At the time, investigators described the shooting as accidental while they continued looking into what happened. The subsequent arrest and IMPD’s announcement were reported by WISH-TV.
Wider Concerns Over Neglect Cases
Child-welfare advocates say this case lands in the middle of a troubling local trend, with multiple caregivers in Marion County charged this year in neglect cases. As WRTV has reported, prosecutors filed numerous neglect cases in 2025, prompting calls for better prevention and oversight.
State data add to that concern. The Indiana Department of Child Services investigated 261 child deaths in 2023, with 36 determined to be the result of neglect, according to the agency’s Indiana Department of Child Services 2023 child-fatality report.
What Comes Next In Court
Gulley is set for an initial hearing on April 17. The neglect allegation remains just that for now, and she is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
If prosecutors decide to move forward, the case will continue through Marion County’s court system, where a judge will consider the evidence and any formal charges. IMPD says its investigation is ongoing and is asking anyone with information about the Nov. 16 shooting to contact detectives.
