Roncalli High School Sued + Detectives Named In Fatal Shooting

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 79 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories today in Indianapolis:

1. The family of a former Roncalli High School student with Down syndrome is suing the school and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis for failing to prevent alleged bullying by the football team. The student, who acted as a manager for the football team, was allegedly exploited by the players and was bullied, harassed, abused, and hazed. The suit was filed by the guardians of the 18-year-old male, referred to as "John Doe." (Fox 59)
2. IMPD identifies the two detectives who fatally shot a man inside an east Indianapolis gas station on Sept. 1. The detectives were identified as Sgt. Garth Schwomeyer, a 24-year veteran of the department, and Sgt. Erik Forestal, who has been with IMPD for 17 years. It was not stated which officer fired the shot that killed Williams. (WTHR)
3. Code Black Indy is working to improve the tech pipeline in Black and brown communities. (WISHTV.com)
4. Brewfari will return to the Indianapolis Zoo on Oct. 2. (WIBC - Indianapolis News & Politics)
5. The Indy Blue Crew is holding a sock drive ahead of the Colts home opener. (WTTV CBS4Indy)

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