🌱 Goodbye To Knobi The Orangutan + Shooting Victim Dies In Hospital

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 83 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories in Indianapolis today:

1. One man is dead after a shooting on the northeast side of Indianapolis Thursday night. The shooting took place in the 4300 block of Stouffer Lane just after 6:00 p.m. The man was taken to a hospital but did not survive his injuries; the victim's identity has not been released. (WISH TV Indianapolis, IN)
2. The Indianapolis Zoo said goodbye to Knobi, its 42-year-old orangutan, yesterday. Knobi's health had been in decline, but the animal care team made her comfortable to the end. She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes but had kept a well-balanced diet during her tenure with the zoo. Read more about the remarkable primate at the link. (FOX 59 Indianapolis)
3. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has named Patrick McPherson its officer of the year. Officer McPherson works with the Downtown Flex Team and Homeless Unit. He said that he was "shocked" and "humbled" by the award. Watch the video at the link. (WISH TV Indianapolis, IN)

Today in Indianapolis:

• You Deserve A Break at Thatcher Park (11:00 AM)
• Death & Taxes Day 2022 at TaxMan Brewing Co. (12:00 PM)
• Burn 'Em Brewing's 7th Annual 420ish Party at Visionary Way (12:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Indianapolis Public Library celebrated the ground-breaking of a new branch. The ceremony marked the beginning of the relocation of the city's Glendale Branch. (Facebook)
• Looking for a new best friend? Indianapolis Animal Care Services wants you to meet Liam. He's a playful pup who's about one year old and ready to have some fun. (Facebook)
• The Indianapolis Zoo invites you to observe Earth Day by appreciating the impact of our actions. Every little decision can help make a difference to our wildlife and climate. (Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.