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Eight people wounded, two others killed in rash of shootings Friday and early Saturday

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1 year ago

September 14, 2024

Eight people wounded, two others killed in rash of shootings Friday and early Saturday

Indianapolis saw multiple shootings Friday and early Saturday, leaving two people dead and eight others injured, according to police.

Here’s timeline of the shootings.

Indianapolis police seek information and witnesses for homicide on Indy’s east side

Friday, 12:21 a.m., one man shot dead

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were responding to a domestic disturbance within the 1500 block of Lewis Street. When officers arrived to an apartment complex where they heard shots being fired and found a person down on the ground.

Medics were called for Rayion Lamont Matthews, 24, who was in critical condition, but by the time they arrived he was pronounced dead.

A person of interest was taken into custody.

Friday, 7:36 p.m., woman shot in stable condition

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police responded to a report of a person injured in the 3000 block of E. Washington Street in front of Wendy’s. Officers located a woman shot. She was taken to a hospital in stable condition.

Friday, 7:53 p.m., one male in stable condition

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police responded to a report of a person shot in the 8000 block of Egret Lane. There they found a male victim who had been shot. He was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

A police report doesn’t say a juvenile was involved, but does reference the involvement of a parent or guardian.

Friday, 8:19 p.m., one man in stable condition

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police responded to a report of a person shot in the 2800 block of Black Knight Blvd. There officers found a man shot. He was reported to be in stable condition, awake and breathing. A police report didn’t have any suspect information.

Friday, 9:43 p.m., one man in critical condition

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police responded to a report of a person shot in the 3900 block of N. Sherman Drive. There officers located a man who was reported to be in critical condition, according to a police report. The report didn’t have any suspect information.

Friday, 9:49 p.m., one male in stable condition

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police responded to a report of a person shot in the 7100 block of Warrior Trail. There officers located a male who was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

A police report doesn’t say a juvenile was involved, but does reference the involvement of a parent or guardian.

Friday, 10:33 p.m. two people in stable condition

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police responded to a person battered run at Methodist Hospital. There they found two people with gunshots. Both the man and woman were in stable condition.

A police report didn’t have any suspect information.

Saturday morning, 12:45 a.m. a person in stable condition

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police responded to a report of a walk-in person shot at Community North Hospital. Officers found a person who was reported to be in stable condition.

Saturday, 6:24 a.m. one man shot dead

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police responded to a report of a person shot in the 3800 block of E. Washington St. There officers found a man who was pronounced at the scene.

Jade Jackson is a public safety reporter for IndyStar. Contact her at Jade.Jackson@IndyStar. Follow her on Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON.

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We speak for ourselves in IPS-charter debate. Don’t dismiss us. | Letters

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March 3, 2026

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We speak for ourselves in IPS-charter debate. Don’t dismiss us. | Letters

LaToya Hale, Greg Henson, Dontia Dyson, Cristal Salgado and Swantella Nelson
| Indianapolis Star

The signers of a recent statement by the African American Coalition of Indianapolis questioning who speaks for the Black community raise concerns about process while our students of color continue to be left behind in a public education system that offers too little opportunity and too few positive outcomes.

We agree that parents and students should be heard, which is why we’re troubled that our voices were overlooked during the public process led by the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance. We were present at nearly every ILEA meeting, sharing our personal experiences and asking leaders to take bold action, and we spent months discussing and researching ideas before offering a series of recommendations to improve schools in both IPS and the charter sector.

For many of us, speaking up to improve public education in our city goes back years. We have consistently focused on stronger accountability for all schools within IPS and on growing what works in communities that most need quality schools. So we have to ask: Did you not hear us? Or did you choose to ignore us because our opinions don’t align with yours? Are you now trying to diminish our voices by suggesting that our affiliation with certain organizations means we can’t think or speak for ourselves?

Let us be clear. Our advocacy is driven by our own experiences, and it is these perspectives that add value to the debate we’re having as a community. We live in neighborhoods that are directly impacted by the opportunity gap. It takes courage to advocate, and when voices like ours are attacked, it discourages others in our community from standing up and speaking out.

We strongly support IPS — many of us attended the district as children and have our own students there now. We also support a system of quality charter schools, and we will continue to advocate for both despite attempts to pit sectors against one another. While these recent words and claims are unfair and deeply hurtful, we remain dedicated to bringing voices together to solve problems.

It is time to stop the toxic politics of school type and focus on progress for children, especially Black and brown students who have been harmed by a tragic opportunity gap that has existed for generations. While House Bill 1423 is not perfect, we see it as the best opportunity in many years to hold all schools accountable for improved results, expand transportation and access across IPS, and move toward financial stability across the system.

You may disagree with us on the policy, and that is OK. But please do not dismiss our voices or discount our stories, which represent so many in IPS who simply want a high-quality, safe public school experience for their children.

LaToya Hale, Greg Henson, Dontia Dyson, Cristal Salgado and Swantella Nelson are Indianapolis parents.

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Westfield’s historic Green Building set for relocation

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March 2, 2026

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Westfield’s historic Green Building set for relocation

WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Westfield officials say the historic Green Building will relocate as part of the 32Connects project, in partnership with Indiana Department of Transportation.

The move is set for 8 a.m. Thursday and move north from its current location, along State Road 32 near Union Street, up to near the Basile Westfield Playhouse.

Officials say in order to safely complete the move the intersection of Union Street and State Road 32 will be closed beginning at 4 a.m. Thursday.

The intersection will reopen by 5 p.m. and detours will be in place.

If the weather causes delays, the move will shift to Friday.

This story was written using a script that was aired on WISH-TV.

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How to watch Cleveland State Vikings vs. IU Indianapolis Jaguars: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | Horizon League Tournament

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March 2, 2026

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How to watch Cleveland State Vikings vs. IU Indianapolis Jaguars: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | Horizon League Tournament

Tune in to see the No. 10 seed Cleveland State Vikings (10-21, 6-14 Horizon League) meet the No. 11 seed IU Indianapolis Jaguars (7-24, 3-17 Horizon League) in the Horizon League Tournament Monday at Wolstein Center, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

Here is everything you need to get ready for Monday’s college basketball action.

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Cleveland State vs. IU Indianapolis: How to watch on TV or live stream

Game day: Monday, March 2, 2026
Game time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Arena: Wolstein Center
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+ – Watch NOW

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Vikings vs. Jaguars odds and spread

Spread Favorite: Vikings (-1.5)
Moneyline: Cleveland State (-125), IU Indianapolis (+105)
Total: 170.5 points

College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 3:35 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

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