Stories tagged with "homicides"

4 finalists in running for Indy public safety director by Francesca Jarosz

City likely to make its pick for post by Thanksgiving, the former chief says Community leaders have narrowed the candidate pool for public safety director to four, with a final... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Homicide numbers declining by Vic Ryckaert

Community policing cited in bid to keep total under 100 Indianapolis public safety officials in January set a bold goal: finish the year with fewer than 100 homicides. Many were... – Nov 01, 2009 at 11:18 PM in Crime & Courts

Trial starts Monday in Indy cop’s shooting by indystar

The trial of a man accused of shooting an Indianapolis police officer in the head starts Monday in Valparaiso in northwest Indiana. A jury of Porter County residents will decide... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:11 PM in Communities

2 teens are charged in deaths of elderly couple by indystar

Hammond — Indiana authorities say charges have been filed against two teenagers in the case of a Hammond couple found dead in an Illinois forest preserve. Lake County... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Prayer vigils take a stand for peace in the face of death by Will Higgins

Prayer vigils at homicide scenes, once quietly solemn and unscripted, have turned into well-organized and emotion-charged affairs, and the man responsible is Pastor A. Thomas... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:45 AM in Communities

Hammond couple found slain in Ill. forest by indystar

CHICAGO — The couple found dead in a Cook County Forest Preserve have been identified has the parents of a Chicago television host. CLTV producer Gerry Riles says the victims... – Oct 21, 2009 at 7:21 AM in Crime & Courts

2 women found slain in car identified by Josh Duke

Police late Saturday released the identities of two women found shot to death in a car at a Far-Northside apartment complex. The bodies of Alisha Gaylonda Lynn Preer, 26, and Tonia... – Jul 19, 2009 at 12:23 AM in News

Arrest made in Northwestside homicide by Kevin Oneal

A Friday arrest was made in a Northwestside homicide that happened two weeks ago. Robbery was the motive for the June 10 killing of Gordon Lemen, 69, according to the Indianapolis... – Jun 26, 2009 at 5:40 PM in Crime & Courts

Police are cracking down on minor violations by Francesca Jarosz

On the Near Eastside, IMPD is trying a strategy of attacking petty crime with the aim of reducing more violent offenses On Indianapolis’ Near Eastside, illegally parked cars... – Jun 17, 2009 at 2:26 AM in East Marion County

Minister will discuss slayings with kids by Kevin Oneal

A minister hopes to use last week’s triple homicide on the Northeastside as a lesson for black children and teenagers to stay out of trouble. Rev. Malachi Walker, who lost a... – Jun 09, 2009 at 12:46 PM in Crime & Courts

Friend pleads with killers to surrender by Kevin Oneal

A friend of three homicide victims made an impassioned plea for those responsible for the deaths to give themselves up. “Let the code of the streets go,” said the... – Jun 09, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Crime & Courts

IMPD still tight-lipped about 3 killings by Kevin Oneal

A friend of three homicide victims made an impassioned public plea this afternoon for those responsible for the deaths to give themselves up. “Let the code of the streets go,” said... – Jun 08, 2009 at 5:46 PM in Crime & Courts

IMPD officer who was shot will ease back into job by Diana Penner

Jason Fishburn, the Indianapolis police officer shot in the head in July while chasing a suspect, is expected to be back at work on limited duty in a week or two. Fishburn, 30, who... – May 13, 2009 at 2:33 AM in News

Anti-abuse campaign targets Indy teens by Kevin Oneal

Last Friday, the Department of Child Services received 73 reports of domestic abuse in Marion County. Last year, there were more than 10,000 crisis calls on domestic abuse to two... – Apr 29, 2009 at 9:51 AM in Communities

Peace in Our Homes campaign created to curb domestic abuse by Kevin Oneal

Network of agencies and charities launches campaign aimed at prevention and assistance Increasing reports of domestic abuse in Indianapolis have led a group of social service... – Apr 29, 2009 at 1:56 AM in Marion County

Voices of experience combat crime by Francesca Jarosz

Coalition hires 6 who will urge those on the streets to give up outlaw behavior Byron Alston lived a life of violence that landed him in and out of prison for a third of his life,... – Apr 12, 2009 at 2:21 AM in Communities

Amber Tamblyn's new story arc: A cop in 'The Unusuals' by USA Today

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Woman slain in Shelbyville; gunman commits suicide by Josh Duke

Gunman kills himself; homicide is third in county in 21/2 weeks SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — Three homicides in less than three weeks have shattered the typical quiet of Shelby... – Apr 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Two dead in Shelbyville shooting by Josh Duke

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — Three homicides in less than three weeks have shattered the typical quiet of Shelby County. One of the homicides involved two police officers shooting a... – Apr 05, 2009 at 12:03 AM in Communities

State near top for black male homicide deaths by Francesca Jarosz

Every year this decade, Indiana has ranked among the top five states in the nation for the percentage of black males who die in a homicide — a rate that’s ranged 15 to... – Mar 23, 2009 at 12:37 PM in Crime & Courts