Overview
- Monday night's event took place at Amazing Grace Christian Church on East 16th Street and brought residents together with officers.
- Speakers included Bishop Preston T. Adams III and John Russell, who emphasized healing, resilience and therapeutic focus after recent shootings.
- Police reported multiple weekend shootings downtown and a separate incident on Central Avenue that killed a juvenile and injured another.
- IMPD said the case of a juvenile found injured Monday remains under investigation, with police indicating the wound may have been self-inflicted.
- Officials framed the vigil as part of year-round outreach that lets residents and officers stand side-by-side, a show of support commanders said boosts morale.