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IMPD: Man detained after firing shots near downtown

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Indianapolis police say they had to use a stun gun on a man who fired several shots in the air late Wednesday night.

It happened just before midnight near the intersection of 9th and Delaware streets.

Officers say the man waved a pistol in the air before firing several shots. Police say they convinced the man to put the gun down.

After they used a stun gun on him, the man fell backward and hit his head. He was taken to a hospital.

It’s unclear if he’ll face any charges.

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