Spike in shootings, stabbings and downtown violence
Key Questions
What incident occurred at Councilor Gibson's home?
Councilor Gibson's home was shot 13 times on April 6, with a 'No Data Centers' note found at the scene. The FBI and IMPD are investigating the shooting.
Details on the fatal shooting on Westbrook Avenue?
On April 16, a fatal shooting occurred on Westbrook Avenue on the westside, involving 33-year-old Rachel Rake; a domestic violence suspect is being sought. Metro Police are investigating with neighbor security camera footage.
What happened at Riverside Park involving an 18-year-old?
18-year-old Dailen Brewer pointed a revolver at an IMPD officer in Riverside Park and was arrested after the weapon failed to fire; he appeared surprised. He faces several felony charges.
Who was arrested for the attempted carjacking at the Blood Center?
Maximilian Coleman was arrested for attempting to carjack an employee outside the Blood Center of Indiana. The arrest followed quickly after the incident.
What was the shooting in the 900 block of MLK?
A shooting in the 900 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street left one person critically injured. IMPD responded to the downtown incident.
Why was there a shooting in the Kroger parking lot?
A man was hospitalized after a shooting in a Kroger parking lot sparked by an argument over Pokémon cards. Police say it was a targeted incident.
Details on the Castleton Square Mall stabbing?
A 15-year-old was arrested for an alleged role in a stabbing at Castleton Square Mall during a disturbance; a juvenile was hurt. IMPD investigated the incident.
What are the overall violence trends mentioned?
Year-over-year drops in violence occurred, but juvenile and nonfatal incidents are up. Multiple arrests and a 70-year sentence for Myron King in a westside murder were noted.
Councilor Gibson home shot 13x 4/6 with 'No Data Centers' note (FBI/IMPD probe); new 4/16: Westside Westbrook Ave fatal (Rachel Rake 33, DV suspect); Riverside Park 18yo Dailen Brewer revolver at officer (arrested); Blood Center carjacking attempt (Maximilian Coleman arrested); MLK 900blk critical, Meridian/Georgia nonfatal arrests, Kroger Pokémon, eastside crash/charges, southside pedestrian, Castleton stabbing (15yo), Edgemere (17yo), Myron King sentence; YoY drops but juvie/nonfatal up.