Esthen|Indianapolis police have shot 3 people, two fatally, over the past 30 days

2025-05-03 00:17:37source:Benjamin Caldwellcategory:My

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis police shot and Esthencritically injured a burglary suspect who stabbed a police dog, in the second such shooting within a week and the third over the past 30 days.

The earlier shootings were both fatal.

On Aug. 27, an Indianapolis police officer shot and killed a 40-year-old man after he allegedly charged at officers with a machete during a standoff. And police fatally shot an armed 49-year-old man in the back as he ran from a traffic stop on Aug. 3.

Officers responded Friday night to a break-in at a south side service station and gave repeated commands to surrender in English and Spanish, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said in a news release. The suspect didn’t follow their orders so they released a police dog named Ringo.

The suspect stabbed Ringo at least once, and an officer shot the man. He initially fell but got back on his feet before being tased with a stun gun and taken into custody, the news release said.

The suspect, whose name hasn’t been released, was taken to a hospital and was reported in stable condition Saturday morning. He faced preliminary charges of burglary, resisting law enforcement and cruelty to a law enforcement animal, police said.

Ringo was taken to an emergency veterinarian and also was reported in stable condition Saturday morning, police said.

More:My

Recommend

US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale costs in the United States picked up sharply last month, signaling that

A Seismic Pollution Shift Presents a New Problem in Illinois’ Climate Fight

Coal’s role in Illinois has drastically declined, and that’s good news for climate change. But it’s

While It Could Have Been Worse, Solar Tariffs May Hit Trump Country Hard

Stay informed about the latest climate, energy and environmental justice news by email. Sign up for