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‘You Wanna Play with Me?!’: Gun-toting Indiana Man Shot to Death After Running Up on Another Driver In Road Rage Confrontation, Just Two Weeks After His Wedding
Viral cellphone video shows a road rage dispute between two men in Indianapolis taking a deadly turn. Police found 29-year-old Gavin Dasaur suffering from gunshot […] ‘You Wanna Play with Me?!’: Gun-toting Indiana Man Shot to Death After Running Up on Another Driver In Road Rage Confrontation, Just Two Weeks After His Wedding
Noblesville fire captain arrested for domestic battery by Lapel police
LAPEL, Ind. (WISH) — A captain in the Noblesville Fire Department has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for domestic battery early Saturday. The Noblesville mayor’s office confirmed to News 8 Sunday that Brett Etherington, 55, had been arrested by the Lapel Police Department on a charge of domestic violence. Online jail […]
‘My son’s life was worth everything’: Mother speaks out after her son dies in Indianapolis shooting
INDIANAPOLIS — A 20-year-old man died after he was shot on West Morris Street earlier this week. His mother is now left begging for justice, and for his name not to be forgotten — Edgerrin James Michael Hoover. Years ago, Michelle Taylor moved her kids out of Indianapolis, in large part because of its violent […]
Father of overdose victim offers advice for parents after drug dealer is convicted of causing his son’s death
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — The father of a Westfield man who died from a fentanyl overdose is sharing advice for other parents after an accused drug dealer was convicted of causing his son’s death. In July 2022, Jacob Lampe died from fentanyl poisoning inside his parent’s home in Westfield. “I buried my son two years […]
7-second viral video of an Indy man’s killing raises questions about self-defense, road rage
The viral video captured in Indianapolis has made rounds across the country. You've probably seen it: A man in shorts and a green shirt holding a handgun approaches a white 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe and bangs on the driver-side window before the pickup's driver, who also was armed, fatally shoots him. ...
Community mourns killing of anti-gun violence activist Ron Gee
INDIANAPOLIS — Sunday afternoon the intersection of East 38th Street and North Arlington Avenue was alive with the sounds of honking horns and blaring music during a celebration of the life of community anti-violence activist Ron G. Frieson – Ron Gee to his friends – who were gathered on the spot where he was killed Thursday morning. IMPD homicide […]
IMPD: 1 in critical condition after near west side shooting
INDIANAPOLIS — Officials with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said one person is in critical condition after a shooting on the near west side of Indianapolis Sunday evening. According to a news release from the department, officers responded to the 1600 block of W Vermont Street around 8 p.m. on Sunday. When officers arrived, they […]
16-year prison term handed down to Indianapolis man for aggravated battery and drug possession
On Friday, a judge sentenced an Indianapolis resident to 16 years in prison for his role in a shooting that occurred in October 2021, as well as for a drug possession charge. IMPD officers of the Northwest District swiftly responded to a call reporting a shooting incident on October 18, 2021, in the 5500 block of W 38th Street. As per their report, they found an adult female with injuries that matched gunshot wounds upon arrival. She was immediately taken to a local hospital where she is now in stable condition. The IMPD has commenced an investigation into the matter.
20-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on US 31 in Greenwood
GREENWOOD, Ind. (WISH) — A motorcyclist died after they were involved in a crash on U.S. 31 in Greenwood late Friday night, the Greenwood Fire Department told News 8. The Johnson County Coroner’s Office identified the rider as 20-year-old Connor Stevens from Indianapolis. The crash happened just before 10 p.m. Friday. Tyler Swardson, a public […]
5 injured in overnight shootings
INDIANAPOLIS – Police are investigating after five people were injured in various overnight shootings across Indianapolis. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just before 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Clifton Street on Indy’s near northwest side. When officers arrived, they located a male with a gunshot wound. He was reported […]
Delphi Murders | Indiana Supreme Court refuses to remove special judge Frances Gull
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court is rejecting an attempt to remove special judge Frances Gull from the Delphi murders case. Richard Allen is charged with murdering Abby Williams and Libby German in February 2017. His attorneys claimed the judge failed to rule on their Request for a Franks Hearing and wanted the state supreme court to remove her.
“Evil Lurks at All Times”: Reaction to Indy Activist’s Murder
INDIANAPOLIS — The two men talked late into the night about how they turned tough times into opportunities. Both took on adult responsibilities young and used their pain to help the community they once troubled. They were optimistic, but this would be their last conversation. The next day, Ron Gee, who started an organization called […] The post “Evil Lurks at All Times”: Reaction to Indy Activist’s Murder appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Driver strikes house with truck on west side of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — A driver struck a house with a truck on the west side of Indianapolis Saturday evening. Public police reporting systems indicate officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of West Morris Street around 5:42 p.m. on a report of a personal injury crash. FOX59 and CBS4 crews at the scene observed a home […]
'We have to take over.’ Cease Fire Indy founder Ron Gee's children continue his legacy
INDIANAPOLIS — To the rest of the city, he was a legend. A community staple whose life left an impact on the people he helped and whose legacy created waves of change against gun violence in Indianapolis. But to them, he was dad. Ronald Gilmore Frieson, Sr., known famously as Ron Gee, would...
Man injured in overnight robbery on near east side
INDIANAPOLIS – A person was injured during a reported robbery early Friday morning on the near east side. According to an incident report from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the incident happened around 12:16 a.m. in the 2600 block of East Washington Street. The report indicated officers were initially dispatched to the location for a […]
Urgent Silver Alert Issued for Missing 19-Year-Old Mia Wilson, Feared in Extreme Danger Near Indianapolis
Community concern is mounting as Indiana State Police issue a Silver Alert for 19-year-old Mia Wilson, who vanished from Greensburg, a town positioned 47 miles southeast of Indianapolis. According to WRTV, Wilson was last spotted on Wednesday, July 17, around 6 p.m. She is described as an Asian female, 5 feet 2 inches in height, and weighing 136 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. She was clothed in a pink top, black skirt, and blue and green Nike shoes at her last sighting.
Former Indiana Teacher Brock Wedgeworth Charged With Providing Drugs and Alcohol to Students
Greenfield and Fortville, Indiana communities were disrupted by an unsettling revelation as former Mt. Vernon and New Palestine teacher Brock Wedgeworth, 45, faced arrest for providing drugs and alcohol to students. Greenfield Police, alongside Fortville detectives, took Wedgeworth into custody yesterday morning, as reported by WRTV. Allegations suggest that Wedgeworth...
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