Suspects Identified in Police Shooting

A day after a police shooting that left an officer wounded and a suspect critically injured, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has released an update on the incident. The shooting occurred during a carjacking just after 2 p.m. Tuesday near 16th and Harding streets.

According to IMPD, four male suspects were inside the vehicle when they were stopped by police. One person fled police while the officer tried to arrest the driver, and another passenger opened fire on the officer.

The officer was shot and then returned fire. In the Wednesday update, IMPD says that the officer is currently recovering in the hospital. The suspect who was shot is in critical condition.

IMPD identified the driver as Mahki Starks and one of the passengers as Malique Starks, both 19-years-old. Both have been arrested for resisting police.

Meanwhile, IMPD is actively searching for the fourth suspect involved in yesterday’s critical incident. We urge this individual to safely turn himself in.

Both the officer and the suspects are receiving medical attention. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to call 911 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 317-262-8477.