Indianapolis, IN
Unsolved stray bullet murders in Indianapolis
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INDIANAPOLIS – The tragic demise of a 12-year-old boy, who was killed by a stray bullet inside his grandmother’s residence, stays unsolved one 12 months later.
Police nonetheless consider 12-year-old Day’Shawn Payments was taking part in a online game inside his grandmother’s residence on Leland Avenue in Could 2021 when he was hit by a stray bullet fired from exterior the house.
“That’s heartbreaking, simply to know your grandson is taking part in a online game and a bullet is available in and takes his life endlessly,” stated Antonio Patton.
A short while after the capturing the household moved out of the house which stays empty to today, however the household couldn’t depart their emotional scars behind.
“It’s inconceivable for that mom to be the mom she was when Day’Shawn was dwelling,” stated Patton.
Day’Shawn’s demise sparked a big vigil and citywide outrage on the time. Antonio Patton met and have become mates with the household after the tragedy. He spoke on their behalf a 12 months later.
“That ache by no means subsides. It by no means goes away. On daily basis they stand up and that ache is there,” stated Patton.
“There isn’t any indication that Day’Shawn was an supposed goal of any bullets,” stated IMPD Captain Roger Spurgeon.
The commander of IMPD’s murder unit says police have uncovered a attainable motive, however admit they’re not near figuring out a suspect.
“We’re a little bit bit additional alongside than we have been the evening it occurred, however removed from the place we have to be to get decision,” stated Spurgeon.
Whereas general murder numbers throughout the town skyrocketed in 2020 and 2021, the variety of murder victims underneath the age of 18 has remained pretty fixed during the last 5 years, with double-digit deaths yearly besides in 2018.
In 2022, nonetheless, Indianapolis is seeing a rise in youth murder victims. As of Could 6, the variety of youth murder victims is double the quantity killed as of the identical day in 2021, and is increased than every other latest 12 months.
The FOX59 crime mapping group took a have a look at youth homicides throughout Indianapolis. They discovered that from 2014-2022, 69 murder victims underneath the age of 18 have died attributable to shootings, making it the commonest method of demise in youth homicides.
Most of these homicides happened in youngsters aged 15-17, the identical demographic that the town is focusing on with its Secure Summer time program.
Having a look at the place the homicides occurred, the Far Eastside and Close to Eastside neighborhoods skilled the brunt of the youth homicides. Throughout the Far Eastside are two census tracts with 4 youth homicides every.
Day’Shawn was considered one of three youth murder victims within the 3601.02 census tract positioned throughout the Arlington Woods neighborhood. He was considered one of 855 individuals underneath the age of 18 dwelling on this space in 2020.
“It’s a giant tear in our coronary heart. It doesn’t heel. I miss my daughter on daily basis,” stated Nikki Cope.
Cope lives only one census tract over within the Arlington Woods neighborhood. She is aware of the ache Day’Shawn’s household is feeling as a result of two years in the past, in Could 2020, a stray bullet tore into her automotive close to the intersection of thirty eighth and Arlington and killed her solely daughter, 16-year-old Nya Cope, who was sitting within the passenger seat subsequent to her mother.
“I consider that evening rather a lot and suppose why me?” stated Cope. “Every evening I cry once I go to mattress, grieving for her and lacking her,” stated Cope.
She was the primary youth murder for this small space of Indianapolis and considered one of 1,203 individuals underneath the age of 18 on this part of Arlington Woods.
Within the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood, 8-year-old Rodgerick Payne Junior died in March 2020 when he was hit by a stray bullet whereas consuming dinner inside his residence on Tacoma.
Throughout the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood, the 3507 Census Tract was residence to 395 individuals underneath the age of 18 in 2020. That census tract has skilled 2 youth homicides since 2014.
In 2015, 10-year-old Deshaun Swanson was killed following a drive-by capturing at a house in Butler-Tarkington. He was additionally the one youth murder sufferer for the neighborhood since 2014. The census tract the place Swanson lived was residence to 619 individuals underneath the age of 18 in 2020.
No arrests have ever been made for any of the 4 deaths and police admit stray bullet killings are troublesome to unravel with out the general public’s assist.
“It does add a level of issue over and above people who find themselves the supposed goal,” stated Spurgeon.
“The one means we may also help with the violence is for individuals to begin talking up,” stated Cope.
Whereas Crime Stoppers provides a $1,000 reward for data resulting in an arrest in these instances, Nya Cope’s mom says the household elevated the reward in that case to $5,000. Anybody with data can contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS.
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Indianapolis, IN
Josh Downs expects big jump in second year with the Colts
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WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Josh Downs dazzled in the wide receiver footwork drills, making cuts that were on another level compared to the rest of the group.
He rifled his feet through the ladder.
And on Saturday’s practice, him and Anthony Richardson connected for a nice pass and catch down the sideline between two defenders.
Downs has been impressive at training camp and got off to a good start in his first year, hauling in 68 receptions on 771 yards and two touchdowns, but he expects more this year.
“Year one to year two, it’s always been a big jump for me,” Downs said. “High school, college, it was both the same.”
He’s not exaggerating. In his freshman year at North Carolina, he had seven catches for 119 yards. That skyrocketed to 101 receptions for 1,335 yards in his sophomore year. His touchdown count also jumped from three to eight.
Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter agrees with Downs’ confidence. He’s been impressed with Downs so far at training camp, and thinks he’s learned a lot from his first year in the league.
“Josh (Downs) is going to make the most of that from a route running perspective from a defensive coverage identification perspective,” Cooter said. “Josh (Downs) is primed and ready to have a big camp out here and do some really good things.”
Downs is processing the game better this year. He said he’s not thinking about the route he’s running as he gets set up at the line of scrimmage. Instead, he’s analyzing the defense and determining what coverage they’re in.
Someone that has helped him with this is cornerback Kenny Moore II. Downs considers Moore II to be at the top of his position in the NFL. He said Moore II is really smart and likes to mix it up with Downs when they’re matched up together, disguising whether he’s in man coverage or zone coverage.
Downs says he has the best slot receiver job in the league because he gets to go up against Moore II every day.
Downs has also been building his chemistry with Richardson. It’s now getting to the point where they’re running plays that aren’t in the playbook.
“We’re seeing different plays, it might not be in the playbook,” Downs said. “He’ll (Richardson) be like, ‘hey, JD, do you see this? Do that.’ I’m like, ‘I was thinking the same thing.’”
“I know Anthony (Richardson) trusts me. I trust him. We’re clicking before practice, after practice, even off the field. That’s my dog,” Downs said.
The Colts return to practice on Sunday at Grand Park from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Indianapolis, IN
PHOTOS | Indy sneakerheads line up for the new Air Jordan 4
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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.
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
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis police officer shot. Suspect at large late Friday
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