Marion, IN — A tense and dangerous situation unfolded this morning in Marion, Indiana, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Indiana State Police Peru Post into an officer-involved shooting that occurred during an active confrontation between police and an armed suspect.
According to preliminary findings, at approximately 10:17 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2025, officers with the Marion Police Department were dispatched to the area near 4th and Western Street following reports of gunfire. Witnesses reported that a passenger in a white SUV had opened fire on a pedestrian, triggering an urgent law enforcement response.
As Marion Police officers were en route to the original scene, a responding officer spotted a vehicle matching the description of the suspect SUV near 1st Street and D Street. What happened next escalated the incident to a dangerous level.
The officer observed the same white SUV, and more alarmingly, saw the passenger actively shooting from the moving vehicle toward a pedestrian — believed to be the same individual targeted in the earlier gunfire. Faced with an immediate threat to public safety, the officer engaged the armed suspect and discharged their weapon.
Following the officer’s engagement, the suspect fled the scene on foot. As of the latest update, the suspect remains at large, and a manhunt is underway to locate and apprehend the individual involved.
Authorities have stated that, based on current evidence, no one was injured as a result of the gunfire — either from the suspect or the responding officer. However, the situation caused multiple homes in the vicinity to be struck by bullets, a stark reminder of how close this violent encounter came to endangering innocent lives.
The Indiana State Police has taken over the investigation to ensure a thorough and impartial review of the officer’s use of force and the events that led to the shooting. The identity of the officer involved has not been released at this time, and any questions regarding their status are being directed to the Marion Police Department.
Once the investigation is completed, all findings will be forwarded to the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office for further review and determination of any legal actions.
In the meantime, residents in the area remain on edge, shaken by the close call and the reality that gunfire erupted in broad daylight in a residential neighborhood. The fact that no injuries occurred is being considered a fortunate outcome in an otherwise deeply alarming situation.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information about the suspect or the incident to come forward as the search continues.
This remains an active and developing investigation, and the Indiana State Police have stated that no additional details are available at this time. Updates will be provided as more information becomes confirmed.
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