IMPD police searching for suspect who fired at police officer on Indy’s east side

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis police are searching for a suspect who fired a shot at a police officer on the city’s east side Thursday.

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were investigating a person in the 5100 block of E. 21st Street at 3:30 p.m. They found a man who was arrested as part of a separate investigation.

Police at IMPD said officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, but the man fled on foot.

The police began a foot chase and at one point the suspect fired a shot at one of the officers.

IMPD police reported that no officers were injured in the incident, but an intensive search for the suspect is ongoing.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5’5″ and 180 pounds with dreadlocks just above his shoulders. He is wearing a black T-shirt and blue jean shorts.

Members of the public are asked to avoid the area. Residents should remain in their homes.

Anyone with information should call 911 immediately. To submit an anonymous tip, call 317-262-8477.

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