Indianapolis, IN
Michael Duerson’s family mourns, seeks answers
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On the nook of East thirtieth Avenue and Lesley Avenue gathered a sea of individuals wearing purple, white and black, clutching balloons, basketballs and each other. These are the household and buddies of Michael Duerson III, wearing his favourite colours, holding a few of his favourite issues.
Duerson III, 16, was fatally injured by gunfire at about 10 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2022 within the 5600 block of East thirtieth Avenue. Emergency medical personnel took him in vital situation to a hospital the place he died. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Division investigators have launched few particulars in regards to the capturing, however mentioned they imagine Duerson obtained a telephone name to fulfill somebody and that he possible knew the particular person.
Duerson, or MJ as he was referred to as by his household, was a scholar at Ben Davis Excessive Faculty. He beloved to play sports activities, particularly basketball, and listening to music, mentioned his father, Michael Duerson Jr.
Duerson’s grandfather, Antonio Lanier, organized a prayer vigil and balloon launch to honor his daughter’s needs of remembering Duerson close to the place his grandson was killed. Many individuals gathered with Duerson’s household to recollect and honor his life.
“I do not need no person to have to face right here and undergo this,” mentioned Lanier, “I actually do not.”
Household and buddies gathered round Duerson’s memorial as many got here ahead to hope, to grieve and to ask for assist to resolve this case.
Duerson’s grandmother, Cynthia Lanier, was one of many many individuals to guide mourners in prayer. “This isn’t what must be gathering us collectively on Easter weekend,” she shouted.
“MJ got here from household,” his grandmother mentioned, “a household that love one another, that maintain one another, he got here from a Christian household with a number of ministers and pastors in his household. MJ didn’t come from a nasty household. MJ didn’t deserve this. Belief me, justice shall be served.”
Household and buddies of Duerson are pleading for anybody with details about his demise to come back ahead.
“One of many causes we needed to have a prayer vigil and a balloon launch is as a result of we need to breathe life again into this. We do not need this to blow away within the wind,” his grandfather mentioned. “Everyone who sees this, I would like you to take a look at the harm on the dad and mom’ faces. We’re actual upset and we’d like assist. We want assist from this group, we do not want folks holding secrets and techniques as a result of we would not.”
Anybody with details about the capturing on East thirtieth Avenue is requested to contact Detective Larry Craciunoiu at 317-327-3475 or at Larry.Craciunoiu@indy.gov. Nameless suggestions might be made by Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
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Indianapolis, IN
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Indianapolis, IN
IMPD: No suspect in custody in officer's shooting, but there is no 'ongoing threat'
This article will update.
A police officer was injured in a shooting on the city’s far east side Friday and police were searching late into the night for whoever pulled the trigger.
Police said the event started unfolding shortly after 8:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of North Wittfield Street, near East 36th Street and North Post Road in the city’s Northeastwood neighborhood. The shooting happened after officers responded to the area on a “shots fired” call.
Shortly after the shooting police said the immediate area was not safe and residents were asked to stay inside their homes and avoid the neighborhood. About 11:15 p.m. police said a sweep of the area — including with K-9s — did not surface a suspect, but they did not believe there was an ongoing threat any longer.
Anyone with information or video footage is asked to call 911.
“There’s a lot that we don’t know about this incident. And we’re hopeful that we will learn more later on,” Capt. Shane Foley said during a media briefing at the scene.
The 8-year veteran officer was taken to Eskenazi Hospital in stable condition.
Shortly before 1 a.m., during a briefing at the hospital, Asst. Chief Michael Wooley said a house also was hit by gunfire but no residents were struck. Wooley said no officers fired their weapons and body cameras were activated throughout the situation.
The injured officer suffered gunshot wounds to his abdomen and right arm and was stable after undergoing surgery, Chief Chris Bailey said.
“He is expected to make a full recovery, although (he) is going to be in the hospital for some days,” Bailey added.
Police have not released a description of the suspect in the shooting, who remained at large early Saturday.
“Right now, officers are all over the city, looking for the individual or individuals responsible for what happened,” Bailey said.
Officers will remain in the neighborhood collecting evidence likely past sunrise, he added.
The K9 sweep of the area is complete.
IMPD is not aware of any ongoing threat to the public at this time, however, no suspects are currently in custody.
Media should stage at 36th/N Post Rd just east, but park on the NW corner. https://t.co/Es3zCovZrU
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) July 27, 2024
Second Indianapolis police officer shot this year
This is the second time this year an Indianapolis police officer has been shot. In March an off-duty officer working security at an east side bar on East Washington Street was hit in an exchange of gunfire with at least one suspect. A man who was injured in that shooting died at a local hospital.
The bar where that shooting happened, 11:11 Bar & Grille, located at 9439 E. Washington St., was closed by unanimous vote of the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission.
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Indianapolis, IN
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This article will update.
A police officer was injured in a shooting on the city’s far east side Friday night.
Police said the immediate area around the shooting is not safe and residents are asked to stay inside their homes and avoid the area. Anyone with information or video footage is asked to call 911.
Few details were immediately available, but police said the event started unfolding about 8:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of North Wittfield Street, near the intersection of East 36th Street and North Post Road in the city’s Northeastwood neighborhood. Online police reports indicate the shooting happened after officers responded to the area on a “shots fired” call.
The officer is listed in stable condition, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police said in a post on X, formally Twitter.
People can expect a “large police presence” in the neighborhood for a “significant” amount of time. Police have K-9s in the area searching for potential suspects.
“Officers are actively canvassing and we’re asking people to avoid the area for their own safety,” said Capt. Shane Foley.
Police have not released a description of the suspect in the shooting.
“There’s a lot that we don’t know about this incident. And we’re hopeful that we will learn more later on,” Foley said.
Second Indianapolis police officer shot this year
This is the second time this year an Indianapolis police officer has been shot. In March an off-duty officer working security at an east side bar on East Washington Street was hit in an exchange of gunfire with at least one suspect. A man who was injured in that shooting died at a local hospital.
The bar where that shooting happened, 11:11 Bar & Grille, located at 9439 E. Washington St., was closed by unanimous vote of the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission.
11:11 Bar & Grille shooting: State shuts down club where 6 people were shot, including off-duty IMPD officer
Bar shooting: Shooting at east side bar injures multiple people including IMPD officer
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