Man Fatally Shot by Indianapolis Police During Motel Search

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A man was shot and killed by police on Friday morning during a confrontation with a SWAT team at a motel in northeast Indianapolis. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. when officers attempted to serve a search warrant. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was known to be armed and dangerous, and was reportedly in possession of narcotics at the time. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), SWAT officers made multiple announcements outside the motel room using a public address system and police sirens in an effort to persuade the suspect to surrender peacefully. When officers forced entry into the room, they encountered the man and a woman emerging from the bathroom. While the woman complied with police orders to get on the floor, the man resisted. As officers attempted to handcuff him, the man struggled, pulled away, and retrieved a firearm. The situation escalated, leading to the officers firing their weapons. The man was subsequently shot and later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Two firearms were recovered from the motel room following the incident. In accordance with standard procedure, the two SWAT officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave. The IMPD has initiated an investigation into the incident, which will be conducted by the Critical Incident Response Team and the department's internal affairs division.