A group of masked individuals waving Nazi flags marched around Monument Circle on Aug. 16, drawing swift condemnation from city officials, law enforcement leaders and civil rights groups.
Dressed in black and carrying black flags emblazoned with red swastikas, the marchers were seen chanting “white power” and giving Nazi salutes. Some were reportedly armed. The demonstration, which appeared without prior public notice, was quickly monitored by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
IMPD Chief Chris Bailey said the department had no advance knowledge of the march but diverted resources to track the group once it began…