July 12, 2021- 9:30 p.m.
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department released body cameras, surveillances camera video, maps, pictures of an officer involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at approximately 3:50 pm, an officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) was shot during an incident that included an officer-involved shooting in the 1600 block of W. 30th Street.
It is believed five officers and the alleged suspect then exchanged gunfire. One officer, a two-year veteran, was shot multiple times and was transported by another officer to Methodist Hospital in good condition.
She has since been released from the hospital. Allender, was also shot. Officers provided medical treatment to Allender until IEMS arrived and transported him to Eskenazi Hospital. He is listed in critical condition. A handgun was recovered at the scene from Allender. Allender has a valid handgun permit.
Allender was placed under arrest with preliminary charges of attempted murder (3 counts), aggravated battery, criminal recklessness, and resisting law enforcement. Allender is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
