An officer shot through a cruiser's windshield to return fire as Indianapolis police were caught in a frantic shootout while stopping a 76-year-old murder suspect in July.
Authorities released body and dashboard camera footage of the July 25 incident involving a suspect identified as Walter McNary. Police responded to reports of a shooting just before 7:30 a.m., and McNary was accused of shooting his 60-year-old wife, who was found with fatal gunshot wounds, WTTV-TV reports.
McNary's vehicle was seen leaving the scene, and it was spotted by police less than an hour later. Officers tried to pull over McNary, but he refused to stop, kicking off a chase.
During the pursuit, McNary is seen in dashcam footage shooting multiple times at officers, striking two patrol vehicles. Police returned fire, with one officer firing through his cruiser's windshield after it was struck by McNary's shots.
The moving shootout continued as McNary exchanged gunfire with police while trying to elude officers. At one point, McNary shoots at an officer head on, and another officer fires from his cruiser's driver seat.
The chase finally ended when McNary jumped out of his car and taking cover behind trees and a wall before pointing a gun at police. An officer shot back, and McNary was struck.
A SWAT unit was called, and officers used an armored vehicle to approach McNary. A flashbang, and McNary was apprehended. Police provided medical aid at the scene, and McNary was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
No one else was injured in the shooting or chase. Two police cruiser were significantly damaged by gunfire.
A rifle and another firearm were recovered from the scene. The shooting is under investigation.
This article was written with the assistance of artificial intelligence.
