Indiana News

Indianapolis Officer Fatally Shot, Gunman Killed

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Authorities say an Indianapolis police officer was fatally shot by a gunman who was then killed.
 
       City police Lt. Christopher Bailey says the shooting happened about 2 a.m. Friday at an apartment complex on the city's northwest side after officers were called there for a disturbance.
 
       Bailey says Officer Rod Bradway forced his way into an apartment after hearing a woman scream for help and was shot during a confrontation. He says the gunman was then killed.
 
       Bradway was taken to Wishard Memorial Hospital where he died a short time later.
 
       Police Chief Rick Hite told reporters outside the hospital that Bradway was a brave officer who was acting to save a woman's life.
 
       Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police president Bill Owensby says Bradway was married with two children.

Related posts

Judge to Consider Final OK of Recycling Settlement

Kayla Blakeslee

Sewer project closes portion of Superior St.

WOWO News

Overheated Motors Blamed in Deadly Indiana Silo Blast

Kayla Blakeslee