1 person shot, killed by police at Lawrence motel
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — One person was fatally shot Friday by Indianapolis police who were trying to serve a warrant at motel in Lawrence.
Just before 10:30 a.m., narcotics detectives and SWAT team members from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were attempting to serve a warrant the Park Terrace Motel at Pendleton Pike and Post Road.
“The SWAT officers made announcements, didn’t get a response, and eventually breached the room. At some point, they encountered an individual, there was a struggle over a weapon, and an officer-involved shooting occurred,” IMPD Public Information Officer Lt. Anthony Patterson said.
The male suspect was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Police did not share any additional information about the suspect or say why a warrant was out for his arrest.
The IMPD SWAT team and IMPD Drone Unit are on the scene. Drivers and pedestrians should avoid the area.
This story is developing and will be updated when more information becomes available.