Three juveniles were apprehended by the police after a pursuit that took place on the east side in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department initiated an investigation after receiving a report of shots being fired. The suspects fled the scene in a stolen Kia Soul, prompting a pursuit by the police.
The incident was reported in the 3000 block of N. Emerson Avenue around 3:20 a.m. on Thursday, according to the incident report by IMPD.
The pursuit came to a dramatic end when the suspects crashed their vehicle, desperately attempting to flee on foot. Thanks to the relentless efforts of the Drone Unit and K9 Unit, the officers were able to apprehend them swiftly.
Three teenagers, aged 16, 15, and 13, were apprehended by the police. The initial accusations against them encompassed offenses such as auto theft, resisting law enforcement, and possession of a firearm by a minor. Following the collision, all three individuals received medical attention from the staff.
The police confiscated several cell phones and an AR-15-style rifle.
The authorities are still investigating the case.
Armed teenagers have once again led law enforcement on a pursuit, marking the third such incident this week.
On Sunday, a man was carjacked at gunpoint by two teenagers, aged 14 and 15, at a strip mall near 30th and Kessler Boulevard. Following the incident, the officers initiated a pursuit, which came to an end when the young suspects crashed their stolen vehicle near the state fairgrounds.
In a recent incident, three teenagers, consisting of two 17-year-olds and an 18-year-old, committed a carjacking at gunpoint near 21st and College. The victim was forced to surrender his vehicle, and the suspects fled the scene. However, their escape was short-lived as they were apprehended after stealing the car and crashing it into a tree.
According to both law enforcement officials and Kareem Hines from the New Breed of Youth Mentoring Program, the recent increase in crime is a complex issue with multiple contributing factors.
This troubling trend can only be stopped if everyone steps up to find a solution.
“Parents, it’s time to lift your heads and take your eyes off your phones. Show genuine concern for your children’s whereabouts,” urged Hines. “And to the community, if you happen to spot a child out late at night, it’s not about being a snitch; it’s about showing that you care.”