Indianapolis Council Considers Earlier Curfew, Parental Penalties After Teen Shooting

Following a mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis that killed two teenagers and injured five others, the Indianapolis City-County Council has introduced a proposal to extend curfew hours for minors in Marion County. The proposal, supported by Mayor Joe Hogsett and Councilor Leroy Robinson, would move curfew start times earlier to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays for youth aged 15 to 17, with curfew for those 14 and younger set at 9 p.m. every day. The council is also considering measures to hold parents accountable for repeat curfew violations through fines and parenting classes. While some councilors and the Fraternal Order of Police criticize the proposal as insufficient to address deeper issues of youth violence, supporters emphasize the need to protect minors and prevent further tragedies. Public input on the proposal is scheduled for a July 16 committee meeting before the ordinance returns to the full council for a vote. The effort reflects a broader push to enhance public safety and reduce youth gun violence in Indianapolis.