Southport Police Officer Shoots Suspect, Investigation Continues – Indianapolis News | Weather in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Indiana State Police are investigating after a Southport police officer shot and killed a suspect early Monday morning.

State police said that just before 12:30 a.m., a Southport Police Department officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop near the main entrance to the Berkley Commons Apartments at 8000 Madison Avenue, state police said.

The driver led the officer to the 2000 block of Appleton Drive, then exited the vehicle and attempted to flee.

“During the foot pursuit, it is believed the suspect fired at least one shot and the officer fired his weapon at him,” state police said.

The man with the gunshot wound was treated at the scene until medics arrived and then transported to a local hospital.

State Police say his injuries are not life-threatening and he is currently in custody on outstanding warrants.

No one else was injured in the shooting.

The incident is being investigated by Indiana State Police at the request of the Southport Police Chief.

Monday’s police shooting the other in Marion County in less than 24 hours. Sunday by an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officer shot a car theft suspect at the corner of East 11th Street and North Kealing Avenue on the city’s east side. The suspect is expected to survive.