Indianapolis, IN – A suspect is in custody after allegedly attempting to disarm an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer early Monday morning during an investigation into a reported armed carjacking.
According to the North District IMPD, the incident unfolded around 12:45 a.m. Monday when an officer checked on a shots-fired run near 34th Street and Meridian Street. The situation was quickly linked to an attempted armed carjacking at Indiana Blood Center. Officers reportedly spoke with a victim and multiple witnesses who alleged that the suspect, identified as Maximilian Coleman, demanded a vehicle at gunpoint before firing shots.
Police said a handgun and a shell casing were recovered nearby, along with damage observed on the victim’s vehicle. Officers later located Coleman and issued several verbal commands, which he allegedly ignored while walking aggressively toward officers.
During the encounter, an officer deployed a taser, bringing Coleman to the ground. As officers attempted to place him in handcuffs, Coleman allegedly tried to grab a firearm from an officer’s holster. Authorities said responding officers acted quickly to restrain him and take him into custody.
Coleman now faces multiple preliminary charges, including attempted disarming of a law enforcement officer, resisting law enforcement, unlawful carrying of a handgun, and criminal recklessness. Officials emphasized that the allegations remain under investigation and charges could be updated.
No officers or community members were reported injured during the incident.
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