18-Year-Old Shot, Critically Injured After Pointing Rifle at Carmel Officers During Welfare Check on US-31
US-31 & 116th St
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Summary
- An 18-year-old man is in critical but stable condition after being shot by Carmel police officers during a welfare check on US 31 Thursday evening. Indiana State Police confirmed the incident occurred just north of 116th Street.
- Around 6:30 p.m., Hamilton County 911 received a call from a family member requesting a welfare check on the teen. The caller provided real-time location updates as the teen drove through Westfield and Carmel.
- Within minutes, two officers located his pickup truck on the shoulder of US 31. Police say the teen exited the vehicle and pointed a rifle at officers, prompting both to fire, striking him multiple times. No officers were injured.
- Carmel Police Chief Drake Sterling confirmed the suspect acted alone. A representative of the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office was on scene to help determine whether criminal charges are warranted.
- Indiana State Police is investigating per standard protocol for officer-involved shootings.
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Indiana State Police is investigating per standard protocol when an officer is involved in a shooting.
"The suspect was alone. There are no other suspects at large," said Carmel Police Chief Drake Sterling.
Both officers discharged their weapons, striking the teen multiple times. He was transported to the hospital in critical but stable condition. No officers were injured.
The teen exited the vehicle and pointed a rifle at officers, according to Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine.
Within minutes, two Carmel officers located the teen's pickup truck on the shoulder of US 31 near 116th Street.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US-31 & 116th St.
The caller provided real-time location updates as the teen drove through Westfield and Carmel.
Hamilton County 911 received a call from a family member around 6:30 p.m. Thursday requesting a welfare check on an 18-year-old.
New updates have been released regarding this officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, August 6th.
No officers or uninvolved community members were injured, the department said. Per department protocol, the Indiana State Police is leading the investigation, and Carmel police say ISP will provide the next update.
Carmel police say officers were involved in a shooting Wednesday evening along U.S. 31 near mile marker 125.9.
Users on social media and in comments on Citizen are reporting a shooting, but this is unconfirmed.
The public is asked to avoid the area.
"US 31 is closed south of Main Street," Carmel police said in a Facebook update. "Southbound traffic is being diverted at Main Street."
A Citizen user shows video of a large police presence near an area marked off with crime scene tape.
According to a Citizen user, numerous patrol vehicles were observed in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Indiana State Police is investigating per standard protocol when an officer is involved in a shooting.
"The suspect was alone. There are no other suspects at large," said Carmel Police Chief Drake Sterling.
Both officers discharged their weapons, striking the teen multiple times. He was transported to the hospital in critical but stable condition. No officers were injured.
The teen exited the vehicle and pointed a rifle at officers, according to Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine.
Within minutes, two Carmel officers located the teen's pickup truck on the shoulder of US 31 near 116th Street.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US-31 & 116th St.
The caller provided real-time location updates as the teen drove through Westfield and Carmel.
Hamilton County 911 received a call from a family member around 6:30 p.m. Thursday requesting a welfare check on an 18-year-old.
New updates have been released regarding this officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, August 6th.
No officers or uninvolved community members were injured, the department said. Per department protocol, the Indiana State Police is leading the investigation, and Carmel police say ISP will provide the next update.
Carmel police say officers were involved in a shooting Wednesday evening along U.S. 31 near mile marker 125.9.
Users on social media and in comments on Citizen are reporting a shooting, but this is unconfirmed.
The public is asked to avoid the area.
"US 31 is closed south of Main Street," Carmel police said in a Facebook update. "Southbound traffic is being diverted at Main Street."
A Citizen user shows video of a large police presence near an area marked off with crime scene tape.
According to a Citizen user, numerous patrol vehicles were observed in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Indiana State Police is investigating per standard protocol when an officer is involved in a shooting.
"The suspect was alone. There are no other suspects at large," said Carmel Police Chief Drake Sterling.
Both officers discharged their weapons, striking the teen multiple times. He was transported to the hospital in critical but stable condition. No officers were injured.
The teen exited the vehicle and pointed a rifle at officers, according to Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine.
Within minutes, two Carmel officers located the teen's pickup truck on the shoulder of US 31 near 116th Street.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US-31 & 116th St.
The caller provided real-time location updates as the teen drove through Westfield and Carmel.
Hamilton County 911 received a call from a family member around 6:30 p.m. Thursday requesting a welfare check on an 18-year-old.
New updates have been released regarding this officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, August 6th.
No officers or uninvolved community members were injured, the department said. Per department protocol, the Indiana State Police is leading the investigation, and Carmel police say ISP will provide the next update.
Carmel police say officers were involved in a shooting Wednesday evening along U.S. 31 near mile marker 125.9.
Users on social media and in comments on Citizen are reporting a shooting, but this is unconfirmed.
The public is asked to avoid the area.
"US 31 is closed south of Main Street," Carmel police said in a Facebook update. "Southbound traffic is being diverted at Main Street."
A Citizen user shows video of a large police presence near an area marked off with crime scene tape.
According to a Citizen user, numerous patrol vehicles were observed in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Indiana State Police is investigating per standard protocol when an officer is involved in a shooting.
"The suspect was alone. There are no other suspects at large," said Carmel Police Chief Drake Sterling.
Both officers discharged their weapons, striking the teen multiple times. He was transported to the hospital in critical but stable condition. No officers were injured.
The teen exited the vehicle and pointed a rifle at officers, according to Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine.
Within minutes, two Carmel officers located the teen's pickup truck on the shoulder of US 31 near 116th Street.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US-31 & 116th St.
The caller provided real-time location updates as the teen drove through Westfield and Carmel.
Hamilton County 911 received a call from a family member around 6:30 p.m. Thursday requesting a welfare check on an 18-year-old.
New updates have been released regarding this officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, August 6th.
No officers or uninvolved community members were injured, the department said. Per department protocol, the Indiana State Police is leading the investigation, and Carmel police say ISP will provide the next update.
Carmel police say officers were involved in a shooting Wednesday evening along U.S. 31 near mile marker 125.9.
Users on social media and in comments on Citizen are reporting a shooting, but this is unconfirmed.
The public is asked to avoid the area.
"US 31 is closed south of Main Street," Carmel police said in a Facebook update. "Southbound traffic is being diverted at Main Street."
A Citizen user shows video of a large police presence near an area marked off with crime scene tape.
According to a Citizen user, numerous patrol vehicles were observed in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Indiana State Police is investigating per standard protocol when an officer is involved in a shooting.
"The suspect was alone. There are no other suspects at large," said Carmel Police Chief Drake Sterling.
Both officers discharged their weapons, striking the teen multiple times. He was transported to the hospital in critical but stable condition. No officers were injured.
The teen exited the vehicle and pointed a rifle at officers, according to Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine.
Within minutes, two Carmel officers located the teen's pickup truck on the shoulder of US 31 near 116th Street.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US-31 & 116th St.
The caller provided real-time location updates as the teen drove through Westfield and Carmel.
Hamilton County 911 received a call from a family member around 6:30 p.m. Thursday requesting a welfare check on an 18-year-old.
New updates have been released regarding this officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, August 6th.
No officers or uninvolved community members were injured, the department said. Per department protocol, the Indiana State Police is leading the investigation, and Carmel police say ISP will provide the next update.
Carmel police say officers were involved in a shooting Wednesday evening along U.S. 31 near mile marker 125.9.
Users on social media and in comments on Citizen are reporting a shooting, but this is unconfirmed.
The public is asked to avoid the area.
"US 31 is closed south of Main Street," Carmel police said in a Facebook update. "Southbound traffic is being diverted at Main Street."
A Citizen user shows video of a large police presence near an area marked off with crime scene tape.
According to a Citizen user, numerous patrol vehicles were observed in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
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I hope all this Carmel crime stays north of Indianapolis!
What is wrong with people??
“I guess Carmel is the new East Side”
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Fox 59 is reporting officer involved shooting. Suspect in custody, officers are safe.
I hope all this Carmel crime stays north of Indianapolis!
What is wrong with people??
“I guess Carmel is the new East Side”
Right
Fox 59 is reporting officer involved shooting. Suspect in custody, officers are safe.
I hope all this Carmel crime stays north of Indianapolis!
What is wrong with people??
“I guess Carmel is the new East Side”
Right
Fox 59 is reporting officer involved shooting. Suspect in custody, officers are safe.
I hope all this Carmel crime stays north of Indianapolis!
What is wrong with people??
“I guess Carmel is the new East Side”
Right
Fox 59 is reporting officer involved shooting. Suspect in custody, officers are safe.
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I hope all this Carmel crime stays north of Indianapolis!
What is wrong with people??
“I guess Carmel is the new East Side”
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Fox 59 is reporting officer involved shooting. Suspect in custody, officers are safe.