IMPD News

𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒊𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆! 😎

As many kids have more free time, IMPD has launched our “Stay Aware, Show You Care” campaign with tips to help parents and guardians stay connected and informed.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐩: 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

☀️ Talk with your kids about curfew, and decide how often they should check in

☀️Utilize location-sharing apps to our child. If you are using a location-tracking app, be honest about it. Explain that it’s a tool for safety, not a lack of trust

☀️Know where your kids are and who they’re with

☀️Establish rules about parties, gatherings, and sleepovers

☀️Set expectations for social media and phone use

☀️Make sure your child always has a safe ride home plan

☀️Know the parents of your child’s friends whenever possible. Having their contact information in your phone is essential for emergencies or quick plan changes.

☀️Keep communication open. Kids are more likely to follow rules when they feel heard.

Starting these conversations early builds trust and sets the tone for a safe and fun summer ahead!

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝟗 𝐏.𝐌. 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 - 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞?

Children 14 and under cannot be in a public place after 9 p.m. Kids 16 and under have two hours to go and must be out of public spaces by 11 p.m. 17-year-olds have until 1 a.m.

IMPD officers are out across the city working to keep everyone safe. Parents and guardians, please check in, know where your kids are, and help us make this a safe night for all.

It's a beautiful day for some proactive patrols☀️

Our IMPD bike officers will be out across the city this weekend, helping create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone enjoying the festivities. If you see them out and about, be sure to say hello!🚲

***𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃***

***14-year-old Maria Matias has been located and is safe! - Thank you to the community for your help.***

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𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐃 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟒-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲

IMPD Missing Persons detectives are seeking the public's assistance in locating 14-year-old Maria Matias. She was last seen in the 4000 block of Alsace Place. Maria was last seen wearing black pants and an unknown color shirt. She is 5’3”, 90 IBS, with black hair and brown eyes.

Maria may be in need of immediate medical attention.

A photo of Maria is attached. If located, please call 911 immediately.

If you have information, please contact the IMPD Missing Persons Unit at 317.327.6160 or call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.

Case Number IP260042319

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***𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝟏 - 𝟓/𝟐𝟗/𝟐𝟔***

75-year-old Ronald Cross, taken into custody in the 1000 block of S Harding Street, has been arrested for the murder of the victim, 65-year-old Patricia Wieber, that occurred on 5/28/26 in the first block of N Rural Street.

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𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫-𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

INCIDENT LOCATION: 1000 Block of S. Harding Street
ASSIGNED DETECTIVE: Sergeant Erika Jones, [email protected]

*Media inquiries should be made to [email protected]*

The information provided is preliminary and subject to change.

On May 28, 2026, just before 8:30 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) East District officers responded to a report of a person shot in the first block of N. Rural Street. Officers arrived on the scene and located an adult female with injuries consistent with gunshot wound(s). The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. IMPD Homicide detectives were requested to the scene to oversee the investigation.

Officers learned from a cooperative witness that the suspect, an adult male, fled the scene following the shooting.

Through various investigative techniques, IMPD Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) officers located the suspect vehicle in the 7500 block of Bullock Court. There, officers observed the suspect and another male get into a different vehicle and leave. Officers began following the second vehicle while waiting for additional backup to arrive. Officers then attempted a traffic stop near the intersection of W. Southport Road and Bluff Road. At that point, the vehicle stopped and the driver, who was not the homicide suspect, exited the vehicle uninjured and was quickly taken into custody without incident.

The homicide suspect remained in the vehicle alone, moved into the driver’s seat and a vehicle a pursuit began. Officers deployed stop sticks near S. Harding Street and W. Morris Street in an effort to safely end the pursuit. In the 1000 block of S. Harding Street, near I-70, an IMPD SWAT vehicle performed a precision immobilization technique (PIT) maneuver on the suspect vehicle. After the suspect vehicle was stopped, an officer involved shooting occurred and the suspect was struck. The suspect was detained and transported to an area hospital in stable condition. Two fi****ms were recovered at the scene and can be viewed on IMPD News.

There are no known injuries to officers or uninvolved community members. Body-worn and in-car cameras were activated at the time and captured the incident.

The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to collect potential forensic evidence. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office also responded to assist in the investigation.

The IMPD Critical Incident Response Team is leading the criminal investigation. A separate administrative investigation is being conducted by IMPD Internal Affairs. As standard procedure in officer-involved shooting incidents, the involved officers have been placed on administrative leave.

Following the criminal investigation, the civilian-majority Use of Force Review Board will hold a mandatory hearing regarding the attempted use of deadly force.

The Police Officer Support Team (POST) responded to provide peer support for those involved.

The IMPD Victims Assistance unit responded to assist officers and detectives.

Anyone with information on the Rural Street homicide is asked to contact Detective Jose Torres at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475, or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Erika Jones at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475, or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.

Case Numbers: IP260041961 & IP260041942

***𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃***

Mr. Lopez has been located and is safe.

Thank you to the community for your help.

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𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐃 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜'𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟕𝟔-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐎𝐥𝐝

Frank Lopez is described as 6’2”, 194 pounds, bald on top with grey hair on the sides, a full beard and mustache, and brown eyes. He was last seen on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, sometime between 1:00pm – 3:00pm in the 1000 block of N Drexel Ave. Frank is believed to be wearing a black fleece jacket, blue t-shirt, black pants, light colored sketchers, glasses and possibly a black VA baseball cap with yellow writing.

Frank may be in need of immediate medical attention. If located, please call 911 immediately.

A photo of Frank is attached.

If you have information on her whereabouts, call 911, contact the IMPD Missing Persons Unit at 317.327.6160 or call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.

Case IP260041547