Indianapolis Council member Ron Gibson's home was shot at 13 times amid local opposition to a proposed data center. No one was injured, but the attack has raised concerns over escalating tensions surrounding the project.
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Ruba Almaghtheh, 34, was arrested on Friday after crashing her car into the Israelite School of Universal and Practical Knowledge in Indianapolis, believing it to be a Jewish school with ties to Israel. The incident is believed to be motivated by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and no injuries were reported. The school's director, Rabbi Yisrael Pinson, expressed shock and sadness at the incident, and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to investigate.
Former Indianapolis police sergeant Eric Huxley pleaded guilty this week to violating the civil rights of a homeless man by kicking him in the face during an arrest in 2021. Huxley faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted, and the incident has sparked outrage in the Indianapolis community. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has launched an internal investigation into the incident and will take appropriate action once it is complete.