Jake Allen
Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Person shot by Indiana State Police trooper on south side of Indianapolis
One person was injured Feb. 27, 2023 in a shooting involving Indiana State Police on the south → Read More
Court records: Confrontation led to exchange of gunfire at Castleton Square Mall
A confrontation between two brothers and another group of men led to an exchange of gunfire at the Castleton Square Mall last week, police stated. → Read More
Man killed in house fire on Indy's northwest side identified weeks later using DNA
Matthew Ward, 52, was killed after a house fire early Jan. 17, 2023 on West 61st Street, the coroner and fire department said. → Read More
Indiana day care director accused of handing out melatonin to kids before naptime
The director of a Hancock County day care is facing charges after allegedly giving melatonin to children without parental consent, court records say. → Read More
Arson suspect threatened liquor store before blaze put firefighter in coma, records state
Jasper Vales, 32, is facing preliminary charges of arson in a fire that injured a firefighter on Indianapolis' east side, jail records show. → Read More
'Her light will just keep shining': After fatal shooting, mom honors daughter's life
Secoya Williams was known for her positivity and compassion. She was killed in February 2022, and her mother is continuing her legacy. → Read More
'He loved that baby': Family remembers father, kids killed in Indy apartment fire
Raymond Diggs Jr., 31, and his daughter Leilani Rembert, 1, were killed in an apartment fire on the east side of Indianapolis in early January. → Read More
Beech Grove father jailed after toddler waves gun during 'On Patrol: Live,' records show
A Beech Grove father was arrested Saturday after a video broadcasted on live TV showed his toddler son walking around and waiving a handgun. → Read More
Fire crews resuscitate four children, man after apartment fire on Indy's east side
Five people, four of them children, were resuscitated Jan. 9, 2023 after fire crews rescued them from an apartment fire on Indianapolis’ east side. → Read More
Indianapolis killings in 2023: Tracking every homicide
IndyStar is continuing to track Indianapolis homicides to better understand violence in the city and remember the victims. → Read More
New $25M coroner's office expected to bring relief, efficiencies in Marion County
Construction on a new $25 million coroner’s office facility is set to begin this year in Marion County. → Read More
IMPD: Driver fleeing police dies after crashing into utility pole on Indy's northwest side
A driver fleeing officers on the northwest side of Indianapolis died after crashing into a utility pole early Tuesday, according to IMPD. → Read More
Snow and ice are back, Indiana. In case you forgot, here's how to drive in it
Lisa Wall, a spokesperson with AAA Hoosier Motor Club, provided several tips for driving in dangerous winter conditions. → Read More
Find warming center hours and locations as winter storm nears central Indiana
Residents can call Indiana 211 for help locating a warming center. Call 2-1-1 to reach a community navigator with Indiana 211. → Read More
Forecasters warn of 'flash freeze' from winter storm arriving in Indiana Thursday
A winter storm expected to cause dangerous driving conditions will move into Indiana Thursday afternoon and bring bitter cold, snow and high winds. → Read More
How much snow will Indianapolis get? See the National Weather Service's latest models
Three scenarios released Tuesday afternoon by the National Weather Service show how much snow is expected across Indiana. → Read More
Winter storm watch: Bitter cold and snow coming for Indianapolis as Christmas nears
Forecasters are still unsure how much snow central Indiana can expect, but a winter storm is expected to bring bitter cold and impact holiday travel. → Read More
Marion County Coroner's Office asks public if they recognize clothing of man found dead
Marion County officials are working to identify a man who was found dead on the south side of Indianapolis on Monday. → Read More
Defense attorneys question 'magic bullet' linking Richard Allen to Delphi murders
Defense attorneys for Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen asserted their client's innocence, questioning evidence by investigators in the case. → Read More
Delphi case: Cause of death? Unspent shell? What we know and don't after document release
More than five years after the slayings of two Indiana girls details were released Tuesday in the case against the man accused in their killing. → Read More