Lawrence police officer shot in leg during warrant service

LAWRENCE, Ind. (WISH) — A Lawrence law-enforcement officer was shot within the leg and a person was killed by police Tuesday night time throughout a warrant service in a northeast aspect neighborhood.

In response to Commander Tracey Cantrell with Lawrence Police Division, Lawrence and Indianapolis police have been serving warrants within the first block of Burrwood Drive. That’s southeast of the intersection of forty sixth Avenue and Submit Highway. A particular weapons and techniques crew was deployed as a result of the 2 folks being served have been identified to hold weapons. They have been needed for earlier reviews of firing weapons at houses.

Police surrounded the home. One of many folks being sought got here from the again of the home and fired an extended rifle, hitting the Lawrence police officer within the leg, Cantrell stated.

Different officers responded with gunfire, killing a person, police stated.

Gunfire from police additionally hit the opposite particular person, however the accidents weren’t instantly identified, Cantrell stated.

The folks weren’t instantly recognized.

Medics have been known as to the scene round 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The officer shot has been with the Lawrence Police Division for over three years. He was in good spirits at a hospital. The damage was not life-threatening, Cantrell stated. Lawrence Police Chief Gary Woodruff went to Eskenazi Hospital to speak with the police officer, Cantrell stated.

Lawrence Hearth Division tweeted, “Our ideas and prayers are with the injured officer in addition to their household and their Lawrence police household.”