A woman is recovering after being shot multiple times while holding her infant child in a domestic-related incident that occurred Saturday, June 21, in the 9300 block of Benton Drive, according to the Fishers Police Department.

Officers responded to reports of a shooting and arrived to find the female victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds while holding an infant. First responders provided immediate aid before the woman and child were transported to a nearby hospital. The woman underwent surgery and is currently in stable condition. The infant was evaluated and sustained only minor abrasions.

Police quickly identified the suspect as Giovanny Javier De Jesus De Jesus, 21,  of Anderson. Authorities say he is the victim’s ex-boyfriend and the father of the child she was holding at the time of the attack. Witnesses at the scene provided key information, including a description of De Jesus and the vehicle he used to flee.

Later that evening, just before 11:00 p.m., De Jesus turned himself in to the Decatur Police Department. Fishers officers traveled to Decatur, took him into custody, and transported him directly to the Hamilton County Jail.

The investigation remains active, and Fishers Police encourage anyone with further information to contact the department at 317-595-3000.

Authorities also remind the public that help is available for those experiencing domestic violence. For national support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. Hamilton County residents can reach out to Prevail at 317-773-6942.

Fishers Police Department Sergeant Angela Ellison describes the investigation and arrest of the shooting suspect. (Video provided by the Fishers Police Department)

Turnovers had been the Achilles heel of the Fishers Freight, the Indoor Football League’s only expansion franchise this season. After a promising 2–0 start, the Freight dropped nine straight games. But on Saturday night, they finally broke through—with a dramatic, last-second touchdown pass from Vincent Espinoza to Gourney Sloan—to earn a thrilling 57–56 victory over the Green Bay Blizzard.

The Freight went toe-to-toe with the Blizzard, one of the top teams in the IFL East, matching their high-powered offense score for score. But the key to the win at the Fishers Event Center was simple: ball security.

“We had zero turnovers today and got a win against a pretty good ballclub,” said Freight Head Coach Dixie Wooten, speaking to reporter Eva Hallman after the game. “I’m happy for my guys.”

The final minutes were a rollercoaster for both teams, but the Freight made the play that mattered most—with time expiring and their backs against the wall.

It was the sweetest win of the season for Fishers, who now sit at 3–9. The 3,800 fans in attendance had plenty to cheer about, especially during a chaotic finish that saw the lead shift multiple times.

The Freight now hit the road for a matchup in Tulsa this Saturday, followed by a bye week before traveling to Iowa on July 12. They won’t return home until July 19, when they host a Western Conference opponent, the San Diego Strike Force.

After weeks of heartbreak, this one felt different—for the team, and for the fans who stuck with them. They earned it.

The Fishers Police Department is on the scene a shooting incident.  Officials issued a brief statement at 5:30pm Saturday:

“The Fishers Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 9300 block of Benton Drive. The shooting does not appear to be a random act.”

Brenton Drive is located in an apartment complex south of 141st Street, near State Road 37.

Police call this “an active and developing investigation.”

That is all the information being released publicly at this time.

State Representative Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) this week recognized the 35th anniversary of Indiana’s Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program with a formal resolution at the Statehouse.

The GAL/CASA program plays a vital role in the state’s child welfare system by assigning trained volunteers to advocate for children involved in Children in Need of Services (CHINS) cases. Volunteers meet with the child, review court documents, speak with professionals involved in the case, and visit both parents and placements. They then prepare a report and make independent recommendations to the court aimed at protecting the child’s best interests.

In 2024, 2,812 volunteers across Indiana dedicated more than 285,000 hours to serve 19,602 children in the court system.

The resolution was supported on a bipartisan basis, with Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray joining Garcia Wilburn in acknowledging the program’s long-standing impact.

Another busy week of road construction in and around Fishers.  Note there will be closures and detours connected with the Spark Fishers Festival, going on Tuesday-Saturday.  In addition, lots happening at the I-69 & I-465 Clear path project per INDOT.

Here is the full listing for the work week starting Monday, June 23, as provided by the City of Fishers:

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The Fishers Freight of the Indoor Football League announced two player transactions Friday.

Quarterback Vincent Espinoza has signed with the team and will be at the Fishers Event Center for Saturday’s matchup with the Green Bay Blizzard.  Espinoza has experience playing in the IFL with Tucson, Tulsa, Bay Area, and Iowa, along with other professional teams.

Also, the Freight announced wide receiver Gourney Sloan has been added to the roster.  Sloan has most recently played for the IFL’s San Diego Strike Force.

The 2-9 Freight face the 8-3 Blizzard Saturday at 7pm.  Tickets are available at this link.

The Fishers Health Department has issued results of E.Coli testing in bodies of water and found serveral areas with unsatisfactory results.  However, the testing of the water at Geist Waterfront Park has passed the test.

Below is the statement issued late Friday morning by FHD:

June 19th is the date in 1865 that the last group of slaves in America were informed that they were free as the Civil War had ended.  It has been a federal holiday since 2021 and Fishers celebrated the event with a Jubilee in 2025.  Conner Prairie provided the grounds and the Future Black Leaders Club of Fishers High School, along with the Fishers Arts Council, put the Jubilee together.

The weather was as good as it gets for late June in Central Indiana.  That drew a large and diverse crowd of people to the Jubilee.  Plenty of commercial booths had setup space, along with a number of nonprofit groups.  Agencies of government, such as the Fishers Health Department and the Hamilton East Library, were also there to greet the attendees.

There was music featured in this celebration.  View the video below for a small sample.

Here some some additional photos from Thursday’s Juneteenth Jubilee;

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Local television station WTHR is reporting that charges of rape and sexual battery have been filed against an Indianapolis man in connection with a recent home invasion in Fishers.

Read the story from WTHR at this link.

When people talk about the Bell Ford Bridge, the conversation inevitably turns to its storied past in Jackson County, near Seymour, Indiana. The bridge’s history dates back to 1863, when plans were first drawn to span the East Fork of the White River. Completed in 1869, it was hailed as an engineering marvel of its time, built with a then-novel combination of wood and iron.

More than 150 years later, the bridge — or at least key parts of it — has found a new home at Geist Park in Fishers. Much of the structure now crossing Cool Creek was constructed using original metal and wood from the 19th-century bridge.

After serving Jackson County for over a century, the Bell Ford Bridge was closed in 1969 due to safety concerns. Over time, weather and age took their toll, and sections of the bridge collapsed into the White River. Fortunately, Jackson County officials were able to recover and store many of the remaining components.

“This is the only known ‘combination Post truss bridge’ remaining in the world,” said Hamilton County Parks Director Chris Stice, emphasizing the bridge’s rare engineering significance.

The bridge’s journey to Hamilton County began when residents in the Luxhaven area asked about the potential for a trail connection in their neighborhood. That inquiry led Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt to explore the idea of relocating a historic bridge to nearby Geist Park.

Working with a committee and bridge preservation advocates, Heirbrandt initiated discussions with Jackson County officials to bring the disassembled Bell Ford Bridge to Fishers. Ultimately, Jackson County donated the salvaged structure to Hamilton County.

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness commended county leaders for their vision and collaboration across jurisdictions.

“None of this has to happen, but it does, because we have leadership at the Hamilton County level that likes to do difficult things well, on behalf of the residents of Hamilton County,” Fadness said. “For that, I am grateful.”

The newly restored bridge provides a vital connection along the Geist Greenway Trail, which now stretches from 96th Street to 131st Street in Fishers.

The total cost of restoring and relocating the bridge was $7.5 million, with funding support from multiple levels of government. The federal government contributed $2.77 million to the project.

By working together, Jackson and Hamilton Counties have preserved a rare piece of Civil War-era engineering and made it accessible for future generations to experience — not as a relic behind glass, but as a functional part of a modern trail system.

Here are some additional photos from the ribbon-cutting ceremony:

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