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Crowd gathers after police-action shooting at 62nd Street and Michigan Road leaves man dead

A man was killed on Indy's northwest side after what IMPD reported was an exchange of gunfire with an officer.

       




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'No justice, no peace': Crowds gather after Indianapolis police fatally shoot man

Tense crowds chanted at Indianapolis police officers hours after an officer fatally shot a man following a pursuit partially caught on Facebook Live.

       




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'Blood is crying out from the streets for justice'

Protesters gather in Indianapolis near the scene of a fatal police shooting after a pursuit that seemingly was captured in part on Facebook Live.

       




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Indiana coronavirus: 4 Johnson County Jail inmates test positive

These are the first confirmed coronavirus cases at the Johnson County Jail.

       




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Suspect killed in second fatal shooting within 8 hours

IMPD police shot and killed an armed suspect at the Dogwood Glen Apartments in the 2200 block of Woodglen Drive, at about 1:30 a.m.

       




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Pregnant pedestrian hit and killed by veteran IMPD officer who was on his way to work

Police said the pregnant woman was hit on South Harding Street, near the I-465 ramp.

       




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Indianapolis community leaders react to two fatal officer-involved shootings

Within hours of two officer-involved shootings on Indianapolis' north side, community leaders began to respond.

       




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Indianapolis police fatally shoot man after a chase possibly broadcast on Facebook Live

An Indianapolis police officer fatally shot a man on the north side following a pursuit that seemingly was captured in part on Facebook Live.

       




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What we know about Indianapolis police shooting, possible ties to Facebook Live video

An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer shot and killed a man in the area where a man on a Facebook Live video said he was being chased by police.

       




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Suspect killed in second fatal Indianapolis police shooting within 8 hours

The shooting happened early Thursday on the northwest side, just eight hours and three miles removed from another fatal police-involved shooting.

       




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Fatal shootings rekindle long-simmering tension between IMPD and black residents

Two fatal shootings of black men by police and the death of a pregnant pedestrian struck by an officer resurface old scars for Indianapolis.

       




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Indianapolis police investigating fatal shooting on city's northeast side

Indianapolis Metro police are investigating after a man was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound or wounds on the city's north east side.

       




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Officer-involved shootings: Here's a list of fatal encounters with IMPD

Here is a list of notable officer-involved shootings by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers in recent years

       




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IMPD says motorist and officer exchanged gunfire

Within an eight hour period, IMPD officers have been involved the fatal shooting of two suspects and the death of a pregnant pedestrian.

       




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Protests held in response to a fatal shooting by police

The protest was in response to two fatal police involved shootings that happened Wednesday, May 6, 2020 and in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 7, 2020.

       




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These six graphics help explain Indianapolis' homicide problem

A statistical analysis of Indianapolis' homicides shows that young black males are four times more likely than others to be victims of homicide.

       




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Why IndyStar will focus on violence in a yearlong project called The Toll

The goal of the project is to peel back the layers of violence and explain why it is occurring.

       




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IMPD's new chief understands the pain of violence. His father-in-law was murdered.

Randal Taylor, who became police chief last week, has felt the grief that lies behind every shooting in Indianapolis.

       




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Vigil, protest held for Dreasjon Reed, who was fatally shot by Indianapolis police

Dreasjon Reed, 21, was shot and killed following an Indianapolis police pursuit that was broadcast in part on Facebook Live.

       




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Hogsett, Mears ask for outside help on IMPD shooting investigations

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett is asking for federal law enforcement to "actively monitor" his police department's investigations into two fatal police shootings.

       




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Alexandria man accused of raping 14-year-old girl at gunpoint is arrested

Marc A. Jones Jr. faces charges of criminal confinement while armed with a deadly weapon, rape, sexual misconduct with a minor and pointing a firearm.

       




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Indianapolis police officers arrested in separate incidents unrelated to this week's shooting

Two Indianapolis police officers have been arrested in separate and unrelated incidents.

       




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Indianapolis is the largest city in the nation without police body cameras

After IMPD officers killed 3 people in 8 hours, IndyStar found that Indianapolis is the largest city in the country without police body cameras.

       




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Indianapolis police investigating fatal shooting on city's west side

Police are investigating after a woman was fatally shot on the city's west side early Saturday morning.

       




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Indiana 5th Congressional District: Republican candidates on debt, gun control and more

IndyStar reached out to every candidate to ask questions about topics Hoosiers care about. Here's what the Republicans on the ballot said.

      




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Indy fights coronavirus | IndyStar investigates elderly care

Plus, candidates line up to replace Susan Brooks. Restaurants give in time of need. Indy finally puts up streetlights. Legislation to help casino fails.

      




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Law on Holcomb's side despite conservative backlash over COVID-19 measures

Failing to abide by governor's order is a misdemeanor, but officials hope they don't need to enforce it.

      




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How COVID-19 could impact the May primary in the 5th District and across Indiana

So far, Indiana leaders haven't made a decision to postpone the May primary over coronavirus despite decisions to do so in Ohio and Kentucky.

      




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Gov. Holcomb is moving Indiana primary election to June 2

Gov. Eric Holcomb says the Indiana primary election will be moved from May 5 to June 2.

      




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How to vote in the Indiana primary and why it matters

Indiana's 2020 primary has been moved to June 2 due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here's everything you need to know about the primary.

      




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10 of the biggest things you should know about stay-at-home in Indiana

Ten things to know as Indiana prepares to hunker down to fight coronavirus.

      




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Here's what enforcement of coronavirus 'stay at home' order will look like in Indiana

Education will be the key to enforce orders from Gov. Eric Holcomb and Mayor Joe Hogsett to close businesses and to urge people to "stay at home."

      




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Here's what Indiana's 'stay at home order' means during the coronavirus pandemic

Gov. Eric Holcomb's coronavirus "stay at home" executive order generally limits travel to essential trips, allows outdoor activities such as walking.

      




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'Stay home': Holcomb elevates Indiana response by shutting down nonessential businesses

Indiana on Monday joined a handful of states, including several of its neighbors, by shutting down nonessential travel and businesses.

      




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Stop saying I recruited you to run, Susan Brooks' office tells a 5th District candidate

Beth Henderson on the "Good Morning Grant County" radio show said U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks encouraged her to run for Indiana's 5th District.

      




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Indiana Election Commission moves deadlines, makes changes to accommodate June 2 primary

The Indiana Election Commission on Wednesday ratified several changes that Gov. Eric Holcomb recommended at a news conference last week.

      




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Gov. Eric Holcomb rejects landlord-tenant bill, saying it's 'not the right time'

Holcomb's veto, only his second as governor, provides a win to hundreds of advocates who had all but begged for his support in recent weeks.

      




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The fight against RFRA isn't over. Meet its conservative opponent.

It's been five years since Indiana's controversial Religion Freedom and Restoration Act was passed, igniting a firestorm.

      




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Longtime Statehouse observers 'disturbed' over how 11th hour legislation was pushed through

Legislation that Indiana lawmakers tacked onto other bills received only the most perfunctory, if any, public vetting in the General Assembly.

      




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What a coronavirus executive order means for abortions in Indiana

Holcomb says order included abortion clinics to make medical resources available to fight COVID-19. But letter writing campaign preceded his decision

      




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Indiana, once a last bastion of blue laws, considers alcohol sales 'essential'

Indiana was among the last states to give up blue laws. Now, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, alcohol is considered an essential product

      




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Indiana state revenues plunge in March, leading to speculation governor will cut spending

Gov. Eric Holcomb will have tough spending decisions as tax revenues decline amid COVID-19 pandemic.

       




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Pence says national emergency gives president absolute power. Here's what experts say.

Vice President Mike Pence said President Donald Trump has absolute power during a national emergency. Here's what experts say.

       




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Indiana governor's race for 2020 narrows

There are two main candidates for the Indiana governor's race in 2020: Republican incumbent Eric Holcomb and Democratic challenger Woody Myers. Here's what we know.

       




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Indiana Democrats to host state convention online due to coronavirus fears

Indiana Democrats announced today they will hold the June 13 state convention virtually.

       




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Indiana black caucus wants governor to address high coronavirus rate among African Americans

In Indiana, African-Americans make up a disproportionate amount of positive cases and deaths from the COVID-19 , a troubling trend that's mirrored nationally.

       




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Exclusive: Trey Hollingsworth clarifies comments that sending Americans back to work is lesser of two evils

Indiana Congressman Trey Hollingsworth says it's a false choice between accepting widespread casualties or reopening the economy.

       




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Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky governors to coordinate lifting of coronavirus restrictions

The governors of Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky have been in close contact throughout the coronavirus pandemic and are coordinating stay-at-home orders.

       




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Some 5th District candidates rely on personal loans for campaigns amid coronavirus

Republican state Sen. Victoria Spartz had the biggest personal loan, giving her campaign $750,000 while raising under $10,000.

       




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How Holcomb will work with other governors, businesses to reopen Indiana

Gov. Eric Holcomb will partner with other Midwestern states as they coordinate reopening their economies in phases as soon as early May.