Four teenagers have been charged following their alleged involvement in a mass shooting on July 5, hours after a Fourth of July fireworks celebration finished downtown.
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office said it will likely pursue additional charges as investigations continue. Indianapolis Police Chief Chris Bailey said at a press conference on July 5 that he would meet with Prosecutor Ryan Mears to discuss charging parents for negligence.
“We will continue to work with IMPD and our law enforcement partners to investigate how these firearms end up in the hands of our children,” Mears said.
Here is a breakdown of the charges.
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Who has been charged for the downtown mass shooting?
A 17-year-old boy is being charged as an adult for dangerous possession of a firearm, resisting law enforcement and obstruction of justice. He tried to flee when law enforcement tried to stop him, officials claim.
A 16-year-old boy is being charged in Juvenile Court with dangerous possession of a firearm.
A 15-year-old boy is being charged in Juvenile Court with dangerous possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana and resisting law enforcement.
A 13-year-old boy is being charged in Juvenile Court with dangerous possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana and theft of a firearm.
Editor’s note: IndyStar uses discretion in naming people accused of crimes, considering the severity of charges and available information, among other factors. Suspects may not be named if ongoing reporting of the associated court proceedings is not immediately planned
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