INDIANAPOLIS — Newly released bodycam and dashcam footage shows the moments a 76-year-old murder suspect fired at Indianapolis police during a vehicle pursuit before being shot and killed by officers, FOX 59 reported.
Officers were initially dispatched to the 4800 block of N. Ritter Avenue, where they found a woman suffering from gunshot wounds. She was transported to a hospital but later died, according to the report.
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Less than an hour later, officers spotted the woman’s husband, suspected of killing her, driving a vehicle matching the one seen leaving the scene. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the suspect fled, prompting a pursuit.
According to IMPD, during the pursuit, the suspect fired at three different officers at separate locations:
- He first fired at a squad car after briefly stopping, striking the vehicle’s window. The officer returned fire from inside his vehicle.
- Moments later, the suspect shot at a second officer driving on E. Riverside Drive.
- He then fired at a third officer on W. Congress Avenue.
The suspect’s gunfire throughout the pursuit damaged at least two police cruisers. Officers returned fire and continued the pursuit.
The pursuit ended when the suspect pulled into a property and exited his vehicle. He briefly hid in nearby trees before emerging and pointing a weapon at officers. One officer fired a patrol rifle, striking the suspect.
SWAT officers were deployed and used a flashbang device to approach. They found the suspect on the ground next to a rifle. A handgun was also recovered from inside his car.
Officers rendered aid until medics arrived. The suspect was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
No officers or bystanders were injured, according to the report.
