INDIANAPOLIS -- A dramatic police chase ended in a fatal officer-involved shooting in Indianapolis Wednesday night, May 6.
Police said a reckless driver caught the eye of officers -- prompting a pursuit.
According to police, the driver was traveling at roughly 90 miles per hour and almost crashed into another vehicle.
The driver eventually bolted from his vehicle, with an officer following on foot.
"The suspect took off on foot, and there was a foot chase that ended just a short distance across the street over there," said IMPD Assistant Chief Chris Bailey. "What we know across the street over there is that there was a confrontation between the officer and the suspect. It appears at one point the suspect tried to utilize his Taser. Whether it was effective or not, I do not know. Shots were fired. It is believed at this time that shots were fired by both the officer and the suspect. The suspect firing at the officer, and then returned fire by, from the shots fired at the officer, and returned fire by the officer. The person who was being chased is deceased on the scene. The officer is uninjured at this time."
The officer involved in the shooting was placed on leave -- with an investigation ongoing.
Below is the complete statement from IMPD, released Wednesday night: