Indianapolis, IN
Cyclists want bridge built over dangerous intersection

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Bicycle Storage Indy is launching a residents’ examine to encourage town to construct a pedestrian bridge over East 86th Road and the Monon path. Those that take part are requested to file video of any damaging experiences on the intersection.
“I used to be there on Wednesday night time, a number of of the volunteers had been out and I crossed it and it’s a kind of the place you need to be on excessive alert,” mentioned Connie Szabo Schmucker, director of advocacy for Bicycle Storage Indy.
An analogous survey was executed by advocates in Chicago.
“They did a visitors examine for a day that documented what went on at that intersection, Lakeshore Drive and Grant Park and the lake,” Schmucker mentioned.
Former Bicycle Storage Indy worker Frank Radaker was struck and killed by a car at this intersection final fall.
The path lifeless ends at 86th Road the place cyclists should peddle to a close-by parking zone to get again on the path on the opposite facet of the divided freeway. The Indianapolis Division of Public Works estimates the bridge would value $10 million to $12 million.
“When you get a federal grant, the grant would pay for 80% of it,” Schmucker mentioned.
The survey runs till July 19. Go browsing to take part.

Indianapolis, IN
2 victims critically injured in shooting on Indy’s near east side

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police are investigating a double shooting on the near east side of Indianapolis Sunday morning.
IMPD said just before 7 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of North Parker Avenue on the report of shots fired.
Officers at the scene found two victims, described as a male and a female, with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.
Both were taken to area hospitals in critical condition.
WRTV is working to confirm more details about this incident. Check back for updates.
Indianapolis, IN
Woman found dead on east side of Indianapolis, IMPD rules incident a homicide

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has ruled a woman’s death a homicide after she was found on Friday on the east side of the city.
Just after 8 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of North Downey Avenue on a report of a disturbance with a weapon.
Officers arrived at the scene and found an adult woman with injuries consistent with trauma wounds to her body. EMS pronounced her deceased at the scene.
IMPD said officers detained a person of interest at the scene, who they later arrested for murder upon consultation with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.
IMPD is actively investigating this incident.
They are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Christopher Winter at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or via email at Christopher.Winter@indy.gov.
Indianapolis, IN
Man critically injured in shooting on far east side of Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — A man is reported to be in critical condition following a shooting on the far east side of Indianapolis on Friday, police said.
IMPD East District officers responded to the 3000 block of Mitthoefer Road around 6:09 p.m.
Officers found a male victim suffering from injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. He was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.
An investigation is ongoing.
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