Tackling juvenile crime in Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — How is the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department addressing juvenile crime in the city? IMPD Chief Christopher Bailey spoke on what’s being done.
“The average age of a criminal homicide victim is 33. While, there are juveniles engaged in violent crime, it isn’t as high as some people think. However, they shouldn’t be engaged in violent crime,” said Bailey.
Chief of Police Christopher Bailey said last year 25 people under the age of 17 died in violent crimes. This year, that number is down to 10…