Indianapolis police chase ends in arrest of 1 adult and 1 juvenile; 4 guns found

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Seventy-six officers were present Thursday afternoon at the 1400 block of South Madison Avenue after a traffic stop turned into a police chase, leading to two arrests.

According to a release sent Friday by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, around 4 p.m. Thursday, officers initiated a traffic stop after spotting a potential vehicle suspect. News 8 reached out to ask why the vehicle was under suspicion, but did not receive an immediate response.

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After failing to stop, the vehicle, which two adult males and a juvenile occupied, fled.

Police say the two adults were taken into custody, and the juvenile, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant, took off running from the car. During the foot pursuit, officers heard a gunshot come from the direction of the fleeing juvenile.

Officers then slowed and requested the IMPD K9 and SWAT team, as well as drones and the Indiana State Police helicopter.

During the pursuit, IMPD posted to X, urging residents to “stay i...