Indianapolis, IN
Former FBI agent discusses security for high-profile political visits to Indy
INDIANAPOLIS — Security for major events across the country has recently been called into question. At the same time, multiple law enforcement agencies are planning to collaborate to ensure a safe trip to Indianapolis by Vice President Kamala Harris next week.
The vice president is scheduled to speak during an event hosted by the Zeta Phi Beta sorority next Wednesday at the Convention Center. Indiana is the 24th state she’s visited this year, but this trip comes on the heels of a security failure that could’ve cost former president Donald Trump his life.
“There’s going to be a lot of effort put into this and everybody’s on edge, especially with the political climate right now and the incident with Trump that just happened,” Security expert and former FBI agent Doug Kouns said. “I think everything is going to be amped up another whole level.”
Kouns said it’s hard to predict how any protocols might change, especially pending the results of the investigation into Saturday’s shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania.
“We always learn from our mistakes, right? So they’ll do an after-action report analysis, figure out where the breakdown was and initiate a process to make sure that it doesn’t happen again,” Kouns explained.
Kouns said local law enforcement agencies will likely review and improve upon successful plans from previous large-scale events. When asked what attendees can expect next week, a spokesperson for the Indiana Convention Center said that would fall under the purview of the Secret Service. And despite any public scrutiny the Secret Service is now facing, Kouns is confident in the agency.
“I still think they’re the best there is as far as physical security and executive protection goes and I think we all should,” Kouns added.
His advice if you’re planning to attend any event with a high-profile figure is to be mindful of your surroundings, know where the exits are and speak up if you see something unusual.
“Nothing had happened for 40-some-odd years. So, maybe we just don’t, in the back of our minds, think that something like this can happen in this day and age when we have so many security measures already in place and yet it does,” Kouns said. “So it just reminds us all to be hyper-vigilant.”
IMPD officials said they are currently working on the plan for next week with federal partners, so no details can be shared yet about what it will entail.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A person was shot Sunday afternoon at a gas station along East Washington Street in Indianapolis, police said.
Medics and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were called about 5:10 p.m. Sunday to a report of a person shot and an unsafe gunshot scene at 4415 E. Washington St. That’s the address of a Citgo gas station located a few blocks west of Emerson Avenue.
The person shot was stable, awake and breathing, IMPD said in a media notification. IMPD did not plan to provide any more information from the crime scene on Sunday.
No additional information was immediately available, including whether the area was safe or if a suspect was in custody or being sought.
Multiple Fatal Shootings Rock Indianapolis in Overnight Violence
INDIANAPOLIS — A series of overnight shootings across Indianapolis left at least two people dead and several others injured, capping a violent stretch that kept police and emergency crews moving from scene to scene late Saturday into early Sunday.
Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched to multiple locations across the city over a span of several hours. Each call involved reports of gunfire, and in several cases, victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds when officers arrived.
On the near north side, police discovered a victim who had been shot. Medics attempted life saving measures at the scene, but the individual was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity as they work to notify family members.
A second deadly shooting unfolded on the west side of the city. In that case, officers again arrived to find a victim in critical condition. The individual was transported for medical care but later died from their injuries. Investigators have not disclosed what led up to the shooting.
Beyond the two fatalities, several other people were wounded in separate incidents across Indianapolis during the same time period. Some victims were taken to area hospitals in stable condition, while others suffered more serious injuries. Police have not confirmed an exact total of those hurt, but officials described the number of incidents as significant for a single night.
Detectives believe the shootings occurred in different areas and under separate circumstances. At this stage, there is no clear indication that the incidents are connected, though investigators are continuing to examine any possible links. Crime scene technicians worked through the night collecting evidence, while detectives began interviewing witnesses and reviewing any available surveillance footage.
No arrests have been announced in connection with the shootings. Police are asking anyone with information to contact authorities, stressing that tips from the public can play a critical role in identifying those responsible.
The wave of violence comes as Indianapolis continues to confront ongoing concerns about gun violence, particularly during weekend hours when multiple incidents often occur within a short period of time. City leaders and community leaders have repeatedly emphasized the need for conflict resolution, responsible gun ownership, and stronger community engagement to help reduce these incidents.
As the investigations continue, families are left mourning loved ones while police work to determine what sparked the deadly encounters and who may be responsible.
The Indianapolis Colts began Phase 1 of their offseason schedule with voluntary work on April 21st, right in the thick of draft week. This period focuses on meetings, strength training, and rehabilitation before the team ramps up its workload for the rest of the summer.
Veterans quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. and cornerback Kenny Moore II have been away from the team as they remain on the trade block.
While work thus far has not been open to the media, there will be plenty of opportunity moving forward to get a closer look at the younger, faster Colts.
Here’s a look at the key dates Colts faithful will want to circle on their calendars, along with the media’s scheduled access dates (subject to change at the team’s discretion).
Rookie Minicamp: May 8-9
The 2026 Colts’ draftees get their on-field debut in their team-issued apparel as they take the field alongside undrafted free agents and prospects invited to participate for a try-out.
Most notably, it’ll be interesting to see where the Colts’ first two draft selections — defenders CJ Allen and A.J. Haulcy — are being used in defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s scheme.
This two-day glorified oreientation of sorts will feature far less team-based activities than it will individual drills and general acclimation to the pros, but it’s still a worthy introduction nonetheless.
This padless, non-contact minicamp is meant to familiarize the amatuers more than it’s meant to baptize them by fire, and head coach Shane Steichen will be sure to deliver that message.
OTA Offseason Workouts: May 26-27, May 29, June 1-2, June 4
This is the third and final phase of the offseason program, the first portion of the offseason where the offense and defense can come together for some 11-on-11 work.
With quarterback Daniel Jones, wide receiver Alec Pierce, and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner all set to be sidelined until at least training camp as they rehab their respective injuries, their presence will be greatly missed as far as teambuilding goes. On the flip side, at least those Colts below them on the depth chart will get some valuable run in their time away.
The on-field work will still be a non-contact simulation, though this is the first time when the veterans and the rookies will come together for practice. These workouts are still voluntary for the vets; it won’t truly be a first full look at the projected 2026 roster together, but that comes not too long after OTAs conclude.
Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-11
This will be the biggest offseason event yet, as it will be the closest we get to a real Colts practice. Unlike OTAs, which are voluntary, this minicamp requires that all members of the team be in attendance.
These sessions are more or less like the beginning of the training camp cycle, a period that features a similar practice regimen while still being padless and non-contact.
This will give us a closer look at how rookies are adjusting to the next level after being a month in, as well as provide a sneak peek as to which on-field chemistries are brewing.
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