IMPD enforces curfew law for children under 18

By FARAH YOUSRY The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced they will enforce the state’s curfew law for people under 18 starting Friday. The decision comes in response to a spike in youth-involved gun violence around the city. Just last weekend,& a mass shooting injured 7 young people& between the ages of 12 and 16 in the downtown area.& “Last weekend was unacceptable. Our children with guns [were] left alone Downtown. Our community must find effective ways to reduce the harm that stems from neglect, abuse, and irresponsible gun possession,” said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. There have been 15 incidents of gun violence involving children under 18 since the start of 2024. “Our goal with adding curfew enforcement to our violence reduction plan is to send a clear message: if parents refuse to fulfill their responsibility, then the IMPD will do what is necessary to keep our children safe and alive,” IMPD Chris Chief Bailey said. “As adults, it’s our duty to make decisions that are in their best interest. As law enforcement, we must continually review and adjust our plans to deal with new or ongoing issues, and that’s exactly what we’re doing.” Bailey added that the curfew should not...