A near-north side domestic dispute in Indianapolis turned violent on Friday, leaving a man in critical condition and a 32-year-old woman under arrest, authorities said.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were called to the 2800 block of North Washington Boulevard for a report of a domestic dispute involving a weapon. When first responders arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot injuries and detained Samantha Williams at the scene. Police later took Williams into custody on a preliminary charge of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon. The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.
According to WISH-TV, detectives made the arrest on June 19 as they processed evidence and interviewed witnesses. Investigators have not publicly released a possible motive, and IMPD says the case remains active.
What The Charge Means
Under Indiana law (IC 35-42-2-2), criminal recklessness is defined as acting in a way that creates a substantial risk of bodily injury. If that conduct happens while someone is armed with a deadly weapon, the offense is elevated.
Per Justia, that circumstance can make the crime a Level 6 felony and carries heavier penalties depending on the facts. The charge announced by police is preliminary, and it will be up to prosecutors to review the evidence and decide whether to file formal counts.
What Comes Next
IMPD investigators are expected to keep processing the scene and speaking with witnesses as they work to piece together what happened before the shots were fired. Police have asked anyone with information to contact the department. The initial public information did not include a dedicated tip line in the statement.
If prosecutors decide to move forward with charges, court dates will be scheduled and additional details will appear in public records as the case moves through the system.
