Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Dec. 31 (AP) — Indianapolis police are conducting two investigations after three officers shot and killed a man who appeared to be sleeping in his car, authorities said.
The Indianapolis Police Department’s Major Incident Response Team is conducting a criminal investigation into a shooting that occurred early Saturday in the northeast of the city, and the police Department of Internal Affairs has opened an administrative investigation.
In addition, the Civilian-focused Use of Force Review Board will conduct mandatory hearings on any attempt to use deadly force against a person.
The man was admitted to hospital in a stable condition.
The officers involved in the shooting are on administrative leave.
Police said officers were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the driveway around 4 a.m. They found a man sitting in the driver’s seat with a gun and appeared to be sleeping.
An officer knocked on the car window and announced: “Police. Hands up,” Indianapolis police said.
It was not immediately clear what prompted officers to open fire, but police said detectives found a handgun in the driver’s seat.
During the shooting, officers activated multiple body cameras, the department said.
Police have not released the name of the injured man or the officer. (Associated Press)
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