The FBI and ATF are investigating the shooting of a police officer in Indianapolis [VIDEOS]

On July 26, 2024, at approximately 8:40 p.m., the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) East District answered to reports of shots fired at the intersection of East 36th St and North Wittfield Street.

Please keep the Indianapolis Metro PD officer who was shot tonight in your thoughts and prayers.

The officer was taken to the hospital and is currently in surgery.

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Upon arriving at the scene, officers searched for possible victims and evidence of the shooting. During the investigation, shots were fired at officers by an unidentified individual, resulting in an IMPD East District officer being shot.

An IMPD officer suffered injuries consistent with a gunshot wound and is in stable condition. https://t.co/lHJgwWao0E

— IMPD (@IMPDnews) July 27, 2024

The officer, who has served the department for eight years, was taken to Eskenazi Hospital in stable condition. Fortunately, no civilians were injured during the incident.

Several investigative units, including the IMPD K9 Unit, the Special Weapons and Tactics Team and drone officers, were called to the scene to search the area.

The IMPD Critical Incident Response Team initiated a criminal investigation, while the Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency collected evidence.

Support services including the Police Officer Support Team, Chaplain's Office and Victim Support Unit were on site to help officers and their families deal with the aftermath .

The FBI and ATF are assisting in the ongoing investigation.

No suspects have been arrested at this time and detectives are asking for help from local residents who may have relevant information or surveillance footage.

Anyone with details is encouraged to contact Detective Erika Jones in the IMPD Homicide Bureau at 317-327-3475 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 317-262-TIPS.