On November 19, 2018, just after 1:30 a.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) had arrived in the 6200 block of Monteo Drive on an incomplete 911 call. As officers were approaching the home they were shot at by the homeowner. The two responding officers returned fire striking the homeowner, officers called for the assistance of Indianapolis EMS who responded and pronounced the male deceased at the scene.
Investigators are in the process of taking formal statements from all known witnesses. At this time, it is alleged that there were others in the home but they were asleep at the time of the incident. If additional witnesses exist that have not yet talked with investigators, we urge them to call the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to the scene to collect forensic evidence.
The shooting is being investigated by IMPD’s CIRT. A separate and independent internal investigation will be conducted, as is standard procedure in an officer-involved shooting, by IMPD’s Internal Affairs Unit to ensure compliance with departmental policy. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office is involved and will be consulted throughout the investigative process. The involved officers have been placed on Administrative Leave as the investigation is conducted and will have access to IMPD’s wellness program for coping assistance.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317)262-TIPS (8477). All tips given via Crime Stoppers are considered anonymous.
