INDIANAPOLIS — A person who was shot and involved in a crash this morning in Indianapolis is recovering at a local hospital.

According to IMPD, officers were called to 38th Street and Lafayette Road for a crash investigation around 6:15 a.m. on Monday. When they arrived at the scene, they found the crash and quickly learned one of the involved drivers had at least one gunshot wound.

The person at the scene with gunshot wounds was apparently shot before the crash, according to a preliminary investigating.

The person was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. The other involved driver was treated and released at the scene.

IMPD is actively investigating where the shooting took place.

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INDIANAPOLIS — Army infantry officer Joe Nail is running 50 marathons in 50 states to raise awareness and funds for military veterans.

Nail stopped in Indianapolis on Sunday for his 32^nd marathon, which set off from Monument Circle.

“Every time I’ve gone to a military training, I’ve realized that the spirit of service and sacrifice that animates service members is desperately needed across all of society,” Nail said.

Nail is raising money for Lead for America, a nonprofit organization that aims to help 50 veterans a year transition out of the military and back into civilian life.

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“Many service members get out of the military and don’t know what their next step will be,” Nail said. “Lead for America will help them go back to their hometowns and become leaders, whether it’s business or government.”

As he travels the United States, Nail encourages community members to come out and run with him in honor of veterans they may hold dear to their hearts.

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“One of the things we do at the start of every single run is give folks the chance to write on a bib that they wear on their chest or waist and say, ‘Here is a service member or veteran that I’m dedicating my marathon to,’” he said.

Nail is expected to finish his journey by Sept. 15, ending in Washington, D.C. He is headed to Chicago next.

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At least five players for the Indianapolis Colts wore “Guardian Caps” during Sunday’s preseason opener vs. the Denver Broncos.

The blue, eggcrate padding is attached to helmets and mandatory for players during training camp in an effort to cut down on concussions. This year players can choose to wear the protective headwear in games for the first time.

In Sunday’s 34-30 loss to the Broncos, running backs Jonathan Taylor and Zavier Scott, tight end Kylen Granson, safety Rodney Thomas II and linebacker Grant Stuard used them. The blue padding is covered with a white outer layer that included the Colts horseshoe logo and blue stripe, making it more difficult to determine who was using the protection.

“Our (medical and equipment) guys here do a great job of keeping us informed,” said Scott. “They’ve done the testing, and I don’t know the numbers, but they say it (offers) a significant reduction in concussions.”

Taylor said he was trying out the Guardian Cap to see how it felt in a game and didn’t commit to continue using it.

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According to NFL research, the cap can absorb at least 10% of the force of a hit.

It was difficult to tell which players were wearing the Guardian Caps at first glance; the straps from the coverings can be seen and the helmet looks bigger on a closer look, however.

What are Guardian Caps

Guardian Caps are pads attached to helmets in an effort to reduce the risk of suffering a concussion while playing football.

According to NFL research, the cap can absorb at least 10% of the force of a hit.

NFL players are required to wear them during training camp practices and, for the first time, can chose to wear them during games.

Guardian Caps in games

The Steelers’ James Daniels is believed to be the first NFL player to wear a Guardian Cap in a game on Friday night. No one had used on in the first three preseason games.