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Christopher L. Worrell

Gender : Male

Age : 37

Race : White

Date : 12/04/2024

Location : 1400 block of Brookville Way

City : Indianapolis

County : Marion

State : Indiana

Agency : Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD)

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 4, 2024, Christopher L. Worrell, 37, was fatally shot by an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer following a violent disturbance in the 1400 block of Brookville Way, Indianapolis, Indiana. Worrell reportedly rammed his vehicle into another occupied by two individuals he knew and then attacked a woman with a machete, inflicting injuries to her head and body. The male victim escaped to a nearby business for help. Both victims were hospitalized and reported in stable condition.
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When officers arrived, Worrell was seen with a machete. Police alleged that he advanced toward them, prompting an officer to open fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead.
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Investigators revealed that Worrell had previously worked at a nearby business and appeared to be lying in wait for the victims to exit work before initiating the attack.
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This marks the 14th police shooting in Indianapolis in 2024.
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Update Date: 12/11/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/impd-investigating-shooting-involving-officers-on-the-southeast-side-of-indy
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2024/12/04/indianapolis-police-shooting-brookville-way-industrial-park/75407474007/