Indy Police shoot Homeowner instead of Perp

[T.Lex]

I take it that IMPD doesn't have body cams?

I believe they tested some, for awhile, but I do not believe they currently have any issued. Open to correction on that, of course.

 

[foszoe]

Yet another situation where the CCW badge could have saved the day.

Apply purple as necessary.

No purple needed. You are right on!


Apply fusia as needed

 

[ArcadiaGP]

No purple needed. You are right on!


Apply fusia as needed

So true. Still waiting on my badge to arrive.

Apply dark byzantium with shades of fandango and lavender, peppered with violet as needed.

 

[T.Lex]

No purple needed. You are right on!


Apply fusia as needed

So true. Still waiting on my badge to arrive.

Apply dark byzantium with shades of fandango and lavender, peppered with violet as needed.

Ok. I've never been more proud of INGO in all my life than when I read a "byzantium" reference to a post by an Orthodox.

 

[Excalibur]

This is also why I love my garage. It's locked up tight with its own alarm system. Not to the alarm company, but to make loud noise. My bedroom is on the second floor with a balcony window. My plan in its entirety is to stay in my house technically with my rifle ready. If my girl tells me someone is breaking into my garage, I call the cops. If they are coming into my bed room, I call the cops...and ready my weapon. My car has insurance, I'm not worried about it. Same deal if I had parked my car outside. I'll shout out at the thief to see if he scares easily and be ready if he attacks me. At most, I might shine my light on him to see what he'll do. If it turns into a gunfight, I'll fight, if he runs, I'll wait for the cops to fill out a report. Unless I have the ******* down on the ground at gun point, my gun is away or dropped when the cops show up.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

This is also why I love my garage. It's locked up tight with its own alarm system. Not to the alarm company, but to make loud noise. My bedroom is on the second floor with a balcony window. My plan in its entirety is to stay in my house technically with my rifle ready. If my girl tells me someone is breaking into my garage, I call the cops. If they are coming into my bed room, I call the cops...and ready my weapon. My car has insurance, I'm not worried about it. Same deal if I had parked my car outside. I'll shout out at the thief to see if he scares easily and be ready if he attacks me. At most, I might shine my light on him to see what he'll do. If it turns into a gunfight, I'll fight, if he runs, I'll wait for the cops to fill out a report. Unless I have the ******* down on the ground at gun point, my gun is away or dropped when the cops show up.

Now that I have your battle plans, I'll just need your address

Hope you've got a sweet car. I'll be sure to wear sunglasses with regards to the flashlight.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Ok. I've never been more proud of INGO in all my life than when I read a "byzantium" reference to a post by an Orthodox.

Look, can we have one thread without a History Geekfest breaking out?

 

[rooster]

IMPD is doing a live press conference via facebook right now.

 

[rooster]

They played the 911 call and radio traffic from the incident. Gotta give credit to IMPD for trying to get ahead of this tragic accident before speculation can run too rampant.

 

[Thor]

Look, can we have one thread without a History Geekfest breaking out?

This thread is going to Hellenistic in a hand basket.

 

[Excalibur]

Now that I have your battle plans, I'll just need your address

Hope you've got a sweet car. I'll be sure to wear sunglasses with regards to the flashlight.

My car is ****, but *******s have stolen ****tier cars for less so...Also, you're gonna need like Arnold's shades to block out the lumens I'm going to be throwing at you

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Hah, gotcha


Just heard more on WIBC. They say the man is recovering, so that's good.

They also said both he and the officer perceived each other as a threat. ... wait, what?

Why would the homeowner see the officer as a threat? Are they implying the homeowner raised his gun in response to the officer arriving?

 

[SwikLS]

lets all keep calm and remember the most important thing to do is assume all the facts before they are released to the public

well after my post this morning, I can see you all took my advice. fine job lads, a very fine job.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

From the WTHR website, quote from homeowner's niece:


Not vouching for the veracity (obviously) but it does provide a possible detail.

ETA:
BTW, this scenario also potentially plays out badly for LEOs. Armed homeowner sees dude walking around his darkened windows, homeowner says, "Stop!" then sees dude reach for a weapon....

Just to paraphrase KF's mantra, investments in exterior lighting pay off huge dividends.

Was the niece present during the incident, or is she going by what she heard third-hand?

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

I believe they tested some, for awhile, but I do not believe they currently have any issued. Open to correction on that, of course.

We do not have any currently issued/used, but according to Chief Riggs there is a plan in the works for them to be issued next year.

 

[jd4320t]

They aren't saying if she was present. I just saw her on the news. They're trying to start a fire.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Was the niece present during the incident, or is she going by what she heard third-hand?

Doesnt matter. Perception is reality.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

They also said both he and the officer perceived each other as a threat. ... wait, what?

Why would the homeowner see the officer as a threat? Are they implying the homeowner raised his gun in response to the officer arriving?

Whats his INGO handle?

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

They aren't saying if she was present. I just saw her on the news. They're trying to start a fire.

This is my shocked face:

 

[Goodcat]

Updates I'm reading, WTHR,

These updates are claims of the victims neice so no 100% validity
Officers approached silently because the robbery could have been in progress
Home owner opened garage, made eye contact and an officer instantly fired, hitting him in the stomach.

Sounds like an all around crappy situation where the stars aligned in a bad way. The cop obviously thought he was the perp, and acted as such when he saw a gun.

Lesson learned, don't be outside or near it holding a damn gun when officers are en route!!