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4 days ago
- Yahoo
Off-duty Anderson police officer charged after Indy neighborhood shootout
The off-duty Anderson police officer involved in an early morning shootout in an east-side Indianapolis neighborhood has been charged by the Marion County Prosecutor's Office. Officer Maurice Magee, 34, is charged with two counts of criminal recklessness for his alleged role in the 600 block of Woodruff Place West Drive shooting on May 19. Magee, who lives in Indianapolis, began searching the area after reporting a vehicle stolen. According to formal charging documents, Magee reported a Dodge Challenger stolen to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department at 5:14 a.m. The vehicle belonged to Magee's uncle, but Magee pays for and frequently drives it, according to court documents filed in the case. The car was located by Magee using an Apple AirTag and was a little over 9 miles from where Magee lived, according to court documents. Around 4 a.m., Magee got up to let his dog out and talk to his father-in-law when he noticed the Dodge Challenger was gone. He went outside and noticed glass in the driveway where the car had been sitting. Court records state he then woke his girlfriend up and told her to call the police. He took her black Mercedes-AMG to the Woodruff Place neighborhood, and his brother-in-law followed in a gray Dodge 2500 Ram pickup. "Law enforcement officers should understand the proper and safe ways for reporting a crime," said Prosecutor Ryan Mears. "The allegations in the probable cause affidavit could have been avoided if the defendant had simply allowed local police to conduct an investigation. Instead, his alleged actions unnecessarily jeopardized the safety of the residents of Woodruff Place." Just after sunrise, residents in the area who were getting ready for work, and their kids ready for school, heard vehicles revving and a collision followed by gunfire in front of their homes. Witnesses saw Magee and a man detectives believed to be his brother-in-law carrying firearms coming down the street before the shooting happened between them and two suspects. Magee told detectives he was armed with an AR-15 rifle and started yelling at the suspects in his car to stop. Detectives said the pickup and the Challenger collided before the shooting, resulting in the stolen car ramming into a neighbor's fence on a hill. Office Maurice Magee: Residents demand answers after off-duty Anderson cop's shootout in Indy neighborhood After the crash, gunfire was exchanged between the suspects and Magee, the prosecutor said. The men in the Challenger then ran behind the house where they crashed and escaped. They haven't been identified or found. In an interview with detectives, the prosecutor's office said, Magee initially said he did not fire his weapon. He said the suspects got out of the wrecked car and started shooting at him. According to a probable cause affidavit for his arrest, he said he was going to aim and then dove to the ground. He further stated that he does not remember firing and was sure he did not. He did say his brother-in-law fired his rifle, though. Both Magee's and his brother-in-law's firearms were collected for forensic testing. Multiple shell casings were collected from the crime scene and surrounding properties, including a fired bullet that traveled through an 8-year-old's bedroom window and a wall before getting lodged in a bathroom wall. Ballistic comparisons between the firearms collected and the shell casings found at the scene revealed that the man with Magee did not fire his weapon during the shooting. It was determined that at least one of the shell casings had been fired by Magee's rifle. In a statement to IndyStar, Anderson Police said they were notified of Magee's arrest, and he remains on administrative leave. They will reevaluate his position once they receive all the charging information from Indianapolis Metropolitan Police and will release more details as they become available. Magee has been with the department for two years. Magee was arrested and booked into the Marion County Jail on June 6, 2025. His bond is set for $30,000. Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at and follow her on X, formerly Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Off-duty Anderson cop charged in Indy neighborhood shootout
Indianapolis Star
4 days ago
- Indianapolis Star
Off-duty Anderson police officer charged after Indy neighborhood shootout
The off-duty Anderson police officer involved in an early morning shootout in an east-side Indianapolis neighborhood has been charged by the Marion County Prosecutor's Office. Officer Maurice Magee, 34, is charged with two counts of criminal recklessness for his alleged role in the 600 block of Woodruff Place West Drive shooting on May 19. Magee, who lives in Indianapolis, began searching the area after reporting his personal vehicle stolen. He reported his Dodge Challenger stolen to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department earlier that morning. The prosecutor's office said it's believed the car was located by Magee using an Apple AirTag. "Law enforcement officers should understand the proper and safe ways for reporting a crime," said Prosecutor Ryan Mears. "The allegations in the probable cause affidavit could have been avoided if the defendant had simply allowed local police to conduct an investigation. Instead, his alleged actions unnecessarily jeopardized the safety of the residents of Woodruff Place." Just after sunrise, residents in the area who were getting ready for work, and their kids ready for school, heard vehicles revving and a collision followed by gunfire in front of their homes. Witnesses saw Magee and a man detectives believed to be his brother-in-law carrying firearms coming down the street before the shooting happened between them and two suspects. Office Maurice Magee: Residents demand answers after off-duty Anderson cop's shootout in Indy neighborhood Detectives said Magee and the man he was with were driving in separate vehicles. Magee was driving a black Mercedes-AMG, and his brother-in-law was driving a gray Dodge 2500 Ram pickup. The pickup and the Challenger collided before the shooting, resulting in the car ramming into a neighbor's fence on a hill. After the crash, gunfire was exchanged between the men in the Challenger and Magee, the prosecutor said. The men in the Challenger then ran behind the house where they crashed. They haven't been identified or found, the prosecutor said. In an interview with detectives, Magee said he did not fire his weapon, an AR-15 rifle. Both Magee's and his brother-in-law's firearms were collected for forensic testing. Multiple shell casings were collected from the crime scene and surrounding properties, including a fired bullet that traveled through an 8-year-old's bedroom window and a wall before getting lodged in a bathroom wall. Ballistic comparisons between the firearms collected and the shell casings found at the scene revealed that the man with Magee did not fire his weapon during the shooting. It was determined that at least one of the fired shell casings had been fired by Magee's rifle. In a statement to IndyStar, Anderson Police said they were notified of Magee's arrest, and he remains on administrative leave. They will reevaluate his position once they receive all the charging information from Indianapolis Metropolitan Police and will release more details as they become available.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Marion County Coroner identifies one of the two people found in Indianapolis waterways
A kayaker found a dead body in Fall Creek on the afternoon of May 26, according to officials with the Lawrence Police Department. Officers received a call about the body floating in the water near 9500 Fall Creek Road at about 4:15 p.m. The kayaker spotted the body near the Upper Fall Creek Loop Trail. On May 27, the Marion County coroner's office identified the body as 55-year-old Andrew W. Nevers. Police said it appeared as if the body had been in the water for quite some time and they do not suspect foul play. This was the second body pulled from a Marion County waterway on Monday, after the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department found a man in the White River earlier that day. Contact IndyStar reporter Noe Padilla at npadilla@ follow him on X @1NoePadilla or on Bluesky @ This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Coroner identifies man found in Fall Creek on Monday
Indianapolis Star
22-05-2025
- Indianapolis Star
Anderson officer placed on leave while IMPD investigates shootout over stolen car
The off-duty Anderson Police officer who was involved in a shootout with two suspects after he reported his personal vehicle stolen was placed on administrative leave, the department said. According to an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department detective, officer Maurice Magee and his brother-in-law tracked down his Dodge Challenger in the Woodruff Place neighborhood on the city's east side using a GPS tracker. "Officer Magee is on administrative leave, and we are working closely with IMPD to determine the facts surrounding the incident," the Anderson department said in an email to IndyStar. Magee is a 2-year officer with the Anderson Police Department. He graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 2023. He's served as a school resource officer and, in 2024, was recognized by the department for his part in rescuing a woman from a vehicle submerged in a retention pond. About 5 a.m. May 19, Magee, who lives in Indianapolis, reported his Dodge Challenger stolen to Indianapolis police. According to the detective on the case, Magee and his brother-in-law found the car in the Woodruff Place neighborhood. Magee did not immediately inform IMPD that he had found the car, the detective said. Witnesses heard gunshots and saw the shootout, which resulted in Magee's stolen vehicle crashing into an iron fence in front of a home. A child's bedroom in a nearby home was struck by gunfire. IMPD responded to the 911 calls in the 600 block of Woodruff Place West Drive about 6:30 a.m. on May 19. They initially reported that the Anderson officer was believed to have been grazed by a bullet, but after being examined, it was learned he had fallen, police said. Officers quickly determined that two suspects had run from the Dodge. A perimeter was set up around the area as officers, the K-9 Unit, and a drone began searching the area for the suspects. Arsenal Tech High School and H.L. Harshman Middle School were briefly placed on lockdown. The two suspects got away. Anyone with information about this incident can reach Detective Larry Craciunoiu at 317-327-3475 or by email at You can call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS) to remain anonymous.
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Killer dad sent girlfriend horror photo before choking daughter, 4, on FaceTime
Police say Zachary Arnold, 41, admitted strangling his five-year-old daughter Zara following an argument with his girlfriend who was too afraid to call the cops A dad sent his girlfriend horrifying photos of their daughter before choking the child to death over FaceTime, according to police. Zachary Arnold, 41, at first claimed five-year-old Zara had fallen down stairs when he reported to officers she was not breathing. Paramedics in Indianapolis, US, found the youngster cold and covered in bruises, with ligature marks on her neck. The father quickly changed his story when quizzed by detectives, allegedly admitting to strangling his little daughter while he was arguing with his girlfriend - although she did not call police at the time as she was afraid of him. Court documents claimed Arnold sent his partner horror pictures of little Zara foaming at the mouth before calling her on FaceTime, forcing her to watch him choke the girl. His now ex-partner told Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) how he was "was going to kill her", but then stated he would "hurt her' instead. Arnold told officers he did not look in on his daughter after choking her, despite 'always going back to check' after hurting her. Detectives wrote: 'Zachary said (his girlfriend) did this to him and is making him out to be a monster.' Arnold was awarded custody of Zara despite having a history of abuse and the last time her mother saw the little girl was eight days before her death, at a Wendy's restaurant. When Zara tried to run to her mother Arnold grabbed her by the neck and left, as she called police who had 'no success' finding him. IMPD chief Chris Bailey said on social media: 'I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of five-year-old Zara. No child should suffer such harm, especially in a place that should be safe: their home. 'Thank you to our detectives for their quick and thorough work in making an arrest in this tragic case.' The Department of Child Services said: 'This is a tragic situation, we are also thinking of the first responders and DCS team members who initially arrived at the scene. 'As with any child fatality, we continue to partner with law enforcement.' Zara's grandmother O'Tonya Glasco told Fox59: 'I'm mad. I'm very disappointed, because my granddaughter should be here. 'She should have never been with him from the get go. They should have never given him custody. This has been an ongoing thing since she was born. 'The system done failed us. The system failed us.' The suspect is now being held without bond pending the filing of charges.
