Indianapolis is facing a wave of violent crime, prompting criticism from local leaders. Philip Foust, the Republican nominee for Marion County Prosecutor, released a video and email campaign highlighting the issue. Foust argued that current local policies are failing to keep communities safe, citing a series of violent incidents that took place across the city over the past week.
Local Reaction
Professional IndyCar driver Graham Rahal also shared his concerns on social media, stating that private security guards walked away from a recent local car event due to safety fears. Rahal claimed that security personnel refused to stay at the overnight event because "there were numerous kids running around with guns."
The online criticisms follow a series of high-profile crimes reported by local authorities between June 14 and June 20, including a double shooting, an armed carjacking, a stabbing, and three separate weekend shootings that left one person dead and two others injured.
In response to the surge in activity and reports of large crowds, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department increased patrols over the weekend to monitor unsanctioned juvenile gatherings.
Original reporting: 93.1 WIBC (Indianapolis) — read the source article.
