IMPD Officer Dies of Injuries Suffered in Shooting

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INDIANAPOLIS – An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer wounded in a shooting last weekend died this morning of his injuries.

David Moore, 29, was pronounced dead about 6:30 a.m. at Wishard Memorial Hospital, said Public Safety Director Frank Straub.

Moore’s family had announced Tuesday night that they would remove him from life support as soon as donor recipients could be found for his organs.

An American flag and a city of Indianapolis flag were flown at half-staff outside the City-County Building near the Washington Street entrance.

Moore, an IMPD patrol officer since 2004, was shot four times — twice in the face — during a traffic stop on Sunday morning on the Near Northside, near 34th Street and North Temple Avenue. He had been in a coma in the intensive care unit since then. Moore also was shot in the hip; a fourth bullet to his chest was stopped by his protective vest.

A brain scan conducted Tuesday revealed that he had lost most brain function.

Police Chief Paul Ciesielski was preparing a formal statement.

Police Chief Paul Ciesielski said a medical scan this morning revealed that Moore will not survive his considerable injuries.

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dodgeman1

over 2 years ago

30 Comments

Thank you for your service to your community. God bless and R.I.P brother
tommystallion37

over 2 years ago

74 Comments

Nice job Chief, lets hope Officer Moore will never be forgotten, I feel very sad for his parents who are also LEO's..... another very sad day, we have had way too many of these lately, everybody better be ready for anything out in the field!!
mjwaite90

over 2 years ago

12 Comments

Rest in Peace, brother. We have the watch.
markdewdney

over 2 years ago

174 Comments

One cop down is too many. I feel for the family. This officer will live on via donation of organs, something we should all ponder (sign your cards, please).
If anyone finds donation information, please post it here so we can contribute from Canada too.
mitrocop

over 2 years ago

402 Comments

Rest in Peace, Ofc Moore....our thought and prayers go out to his family, friends, and colleagues.

Such a sad era. This has been just so horrible a start to any new year for LEO's for anyone's recent memory. Everyone stay safe out there - never underestimate anyone you encounter, and always watch your six.
soscop422

over 2 years ago

130 Comments

Rest in Peace, Brother.
USMCANDERSON

over 2 years ago

2 Comments

RIP
jalexander

over 2 years ago

122 Comments

Rest in peace and God bless you and yours
RDE

over 2 years ago

4 Comments

RIP
liljj

over 2 years ago

918 Comments

RIP
SULLYMAN

over 2 years ago

492 Comments

Rest in peace brother
BarbMarch58

over 2 years ago

114 Comments

Dedicated to Indianapolis Metro Police Officer David Moore,

Chief Ciesielski said that you “exemplified what is best in policing and best in an IMPD Officer.” I think we would all like to add that the generous donation of your organs, making it possible for others to live out their lives, exemplifies what is best in humankind. Officer, you most certainly “gave your all.”

Fallen, not forgotten
He was a hero
He stood so tall
And forever, we will remember
With honor and glory,
He gave his all

[With thanks to Ray Boltz, who wrote the meaningful lyrics for “Fallen Not Forgotten”]

May God comfort your loving family, your IMPD Brothers & Sisters, your friends and all who were touched by your caring dedication to Law Enforcement at this time of incredible shock and mourning.
Shoebox

over 2 years ago

18 Comments

RIP my brother in blue
FloEW

over 2 years ago

1048 Comments

Rest In Peace Officer Moore.
HEYSARGE

over 2 years ago

16800 Comments

RIP