Suspect Charged in Shooting of Two Indianapolis Police Officers
Marion County prosecutors have filed attempted murder and other charges against Kreshaun Brinkley, a 37-year-old suspect accused of shooting two Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers on the city's west side in the 300 block of North Fleming Street on…
Indianapolis, IN, August 21, 2026 —
Marion County prosecutors have filed charges against Kreshaun Brinkley, a 37-year-old man accused of shooting two Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers. The incident occurred on August 14 in the 300 block of North Fleming Street on the city’s west side.
Brinkley faces charges including attempted murder, among others. According to reports, the officers were shot while on duty. During the encounter, Brinkley sustained injuries from returning fire by the officers.
Following the incident, Brinkley was taken to a hospital for treatment. He has since been released from medical care and is currently being held at the Marion County jail. The specific details regarding the sequence of events leading up to the shooting and the nature of the other charges filed were not immediately available.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has not released further details regarding the condition of the two injured officers.
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