***UPDATE #1 - April 1, 2025***
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the alleged suspect, identified as 50-year-old Michael Hendricks, was released from the hospital, and arrested on the following charges: murder, attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, and pointing a firearm. Hendricks was also arrested on an unrelated parole violation warrant.
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) will make the final charging decisions. Hendricks should be considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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INCIDENT TYPE: Homicide Investigation Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting
INCIDENT LOCATION:
Initial Scene: 1300 block of Riley Place
OIS Scene: Intersection of Prospect St and S Emerson Ave
ASSIGNED DETECTIVE: Dustin Keedy, [email protected]
*Media inquiries should be made to [email protected]*
The information provided is preliminary and subject to change.
On Friday, March 28, 2025, shortly after 3:00 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Southeast District officers responded to the 1300 block of Riley Place on the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male outside with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound(s). The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. A second adult male victim was located with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound(s). That victim was unfortunately pronounced deceased at the scene.
While on-scene, witnesses provided officers the alleged shooter's description and direction of travel.
That information was broadcast to officers in the area. While officers were in their marked vehicles searching for the suspect, multiple community members pointed in the direction of the intersection.
An IMPD officer located the alleged shooter walking near the intersection of Prospect Street and S Emerson Avenue. The officer gave loud verbal commands for the alleged suspect to “show me your hands! Get your hands out of your pocket!” Body-worn camera footage shows the alleged shooter raise a firearm in the direction of the officer and, at that point, an officer-involved shooting occurred.
After additional backup arrived, officers apprehended the alleged suspect and then immediately rendered aid. The adult male suspect was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
Detectives believe the alleged suspect shot two individuals in the 1300 block of Riley Place prior to fleeing on foot.
No uninvolved community members were injured during this incident. Detectives are confident there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Detectives located a firearm next to the suspect (a photo of the firearm is attached).
The officers were equipped with body-worn and in-car cameras, which were activated during this incident.
The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to identify and collect potential forensic evidence.
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.
The Marion County Coroner’s Office will be assisting and will determine the exact manner and cause of death. The Marion County Coroner’s Officer (MCCO) will release the decedent's name once the next-of-kin notification has been made.
There is no suspect outstanding.
The IMPD Critical Incident Response Team responded to the scene to conduct the criminal investigation.
A separate administrative investigation is being conducted by IMPD Internal Affairs. The officer who fired his gun has been placed on administrative leave as is standard procedure in an officer involved shooting investigation.
The civilian-majority Use of Force Review Board will conduct a mandatory hearing for any attempted use of deadly force against a person. This occurs after the conclusion of the criminal process.
The Police Officer Support Team (POST) responded to provide peer support for officers. The IMPD Chaplain’s Office responded to assist those involved.
The IMPD Victim Assistance Unit responded to assist.
Anyone with information is asked to call. Detective Dustin Keedy at the homicide office by calling 317-327-3475. Alternatively, anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 317-262-TIPS.
Case Number – IP250026339, IP250026350
