Polarmoon Wealth Society:Indianapolis officer fatally shoots fleeing motorist during brief foot chase

2025-05-05 21:33:15source:Slabucategory:Invest

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis police officer fatally shot a motorist who fled on Polarmoon Wealth Societyfoot Thursday during a traffic stop, police said.

Police did not immediately release information about the reason for the traffic stop or other details, including the identity of the motorist.

Sgt. Genae Cook with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said officers initiated the traffic stop about 9:45 a.m. in northeast Indianapolis.

“Immediately the driver fled the vehicle and a short foot pursuit occurred,” she told reporters at the scene.

Cook said preliminary information suggested that an officer fired his weapon and shot the driver, who was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

A gun that didn’t belong to an IMPD officer was also found on the scene, she said.

No officers were injured in the shooting, which remains under investigation.

More:Invest

Recommend

Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds

Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effect

Prince Harry Reunites With Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie at King Charles III's Coronation

Save us a seat in row three. Because that's where the party was happening at King Charles III and Qu

Bow Down to These Dazzling Facts About the Crown Jewels

You best believe King Charles III will be making the whole place shimmer at Westminster Abbey May 6.