Indianapolis police on Thursday evening urged people to stay away from parts of the city’s south side while they worked an active incident, saying a suspect was in custody and that no officers were hurt. Officers warned residents to avoid stretches of Union Street and nearby intersections while detectives processed the scene. Officials said the suspect may have fired shots toward responding officers, but investigators reported no officer injuries.
IMPD statement and updates
In a post on X, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said a suspect had been taken into custody and asked the public to steer clear of the area while investigators worked. The department noted the suspect "may have fired shots toward officers" and said detectives were still gathering information.
Where authorities asked people to stay away
Police identified several south side spots as no-go zones while the investigation was active. Those included the 1400 block of Union Street, other parts of Union between East Morris and East Palmer Streets, and the intersection of South East Street and National Avenue, according to WTHR.
What investigators are saying
Authorities confirmed that the suspect was in custody but did not share what sparked the confrontation or whether any civilians were injured. Detectives stayed on scene into the evening and said they would release more details as the investigation develops.
Safety and how to help
IMPD asked residents to follow officers’ instructions and give investigators space to work the scene. Anyone who may have seen or heard anything related to the incident is urged to contact IMPD or Crime Stoppers so detectives can pursue any leads.
