Indiana Gov. Mike Braun stated that the state is not going to "watch blindly" if cities like Indianapolis can’t get crime under control. During the Indiana State Police Crime Crackdown press conference, Gov. Braun emphasized the need for prosecutors to be more aggressive when prosecuting violent offenders.

Crime Concerns in Indianapolis

Gov. Braun referenced the tragic killing of 23-year-old Brett Scrogham in a downtown Indianapolis parking garage last month. A 14-year-old was arrested and charged in Scrogham’s murder. Investigators are still working to determine a motive, but Braun said it could have been a gang initiation.

The governor also warned that if Indianapolis and other major Indiana cities cannot get a better grasp on their violent crime issues, the state will continue stepping in. "The Indianapolis police department is going to get help from state police," said Braun.

Original reporting: 93.1 WIBC (Indianapolis) — read the source article.