Posts in category crime

A former Indianapolis “Violence Interrupter” has been charged with making death threats. Shane Shepherd, who was one of the city’s top anti-violence community advocates has …

Indy Politics speaks with Mark Fisher of the Indy Chamber to see how the city of Indianapolis is holding up these days. Our topics include …

Did one of the Mayor’s top anti-crime, violence interrupters have to leave town because there was a hit put out on him? Find out more …

Indy Politics takes a look at crime in Indianapolis from several different perspectives, including the controversy over the state’s “Red Flag” law, police/community relations in …

Indy Politics sits down and talks with long-time crime reporter Russ McQuaid of Fox 59 about the latest mass shooting in the city and what …

Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears says the suspect in the Randolph street murders is eligible for the death penalty. Mears announced charges this morning against …

Indy Politics speaks with Fraternal Order of Police President Rick Snyder about Indy’s recent homicides, a report that criticizes IMPD’s performance when dealing with crime, …

A Senate panel is moving forward with taking the Indianapolis Police Department away from the city, but it will be in the form of a …

Indy Politics speaks with Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears about the latest involving the Adams Street mass murders, last year’s record criminal homicide rate, his …

With nearly 90 percent of last year’s murders in Indianapolis involved a firearm, we spoke with a panel of anti-violence advocates to see what can …