INDIANAPOLIS — Local police officials are reminding central Indiana residents not to shoot guns in the air as they celebrate the New Year.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department made an announcement Monday reminding Hoosiers about how to properly celebrate the New Year festivities. Specifically, IMPD wanted to remind residents about the dangers of firing a weapon into the air.
“This dangerous and illegal action can cause serious or fatal injury and lead to possible arrest and prosecution,” a news release read. “IMPD traditionally responds to several calls for service involving shots fired on New Year’s Eve.”…