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Indianapolis, IN Arrest: Gun Fired During Domestic Violence Attack
Indianapolis, IN – A domestic violence investigation on Indianapolis' north side led to an arrest and the seizure of two firearms after police say a man allegedly forced his way into his ex girlfriend
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-29T15:54:05.306Z
Indianapolis, IN – A domestic violence investigation on Indianapolis' north side led to an arrest and the seizure of two firearms after police say a man allegedly forced his way into his ex girlfriend's apartment, threatened to kill her and pointed a gun at her head.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department 's North District, officers responded shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24, to the 5800 block of River Wood Drive following reports of a domestic disturbance involving a weapon.
When officers arrived, a woman reported that her former boyfriend had allegedly entered her apartment without permission and threatened her with a firearm.
Police said a physical struggle followed, during which the firearm discharged inside the residence.
Investigators subsequently located the suspect in the area of Carlton Arms Drive, where an arrest team took him into custody without incident.
With assistance from IMPD's Intimate Partner Violence detectives, investigators obtained search warrants for the suspect's vehicle and apartment.
The searches resulted in the recovery of two firearms, including a loaded revolver that the victim identified as the weapon allegedly pointed at her head.
Authorities said the suspect was arrested and preliminarily charged with several felony offenses, including domestic battery by means of a deadly weapon, intimidation, criminal recklessness and residential entry.
The suspect's identity was not provided in the department's statement.
The investigation comes during the final days of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is observed throughout October.
IMPD reminded residents that support is available for individuals experiencing domestic violence.
Anyone needing assistance can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1 800 799 SAFE 7233 , Indy Champions at 317 210 0866 , or the IMPD Victim's Assistance Unit at 317 327 3331 .
The charges remain allegations, and the suspect is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.