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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Judge allows suspect in Indianapolis officer's fatal shooting to seek insanity defense

Indianapolis Police Department

A man charged with fatally shooting an Indianapolis police officer when she responded to a domestic violence call in 2020 will be allowed to seek insanity as a defense as he tries to avoid the death penalty.

A Marion Superior Court judge made the ruling Friday and will assign two psychiatrists to evaluate Elliahs Dorsey's mental health.

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