Downtown Indianapolis Security Measures Heightened Following Las Vegas Shootings

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – With several big events taking place this week in downtown Indianapolis, including five Garth Brooks concerts at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and festivities for Peyton Manning at or near Lucas Oil Stadium, security measures are being ramped up. Increased security in the Circle City follows the tragic events that took place Sunday night in Las Vegas, where a gunman massacred 59 concertgoers and left another 500-plus injured during a country music festival.

Bankers Life Fieldhouse posted a statement from Pacers Sports & Entertainment President Rick Fusion regarding the venue's enhanced security measures:

A statement from the Pacers Sports & Entertainment President & COO Rick Fuson regarding security measures at Bankers Life Fieldhouse: pic.twitter.com/1jbEw7LHOx
— Bankers Life Fldhs (@TheFieldhouse) October 2, 2017

"Pacers Sports & Entertainment extends its most-heartfelt sympathies to the victims and their families of the horrific and senseless violence that occurred in Las Vegas Sunday night. Bankers Life Fieldhouse has no higher priority than the safety of its guests before, during and after events. The tragic incident in Las Vegas caused Bankers Life Fieldhouse to automatically and immediately enhance its already stringent security standards which include those seen by the public and many others not in public view. We continue to work closely with local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to monitor any threat and will continue vigilant measures to any extent necessary. We do ask that those who attend events here and elsewhere be cognizant of their surroundings and to say something if they see something and immediately report any suspicious activity to a staff member or law enforcement official."

The Victims Of The Las Vegas Shooting

The Department of Homeland Security also issued a statement:

"Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke has been briefed on the horrific shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada last night. The Department is closely monitoring the situation and working with our federal, state and local partners in responding to and investigating this tragedy.

"At this time, we have no information to indicate a specific credible threat involving other public venues in the country. However, increased security in and around public places and events may be experienced as officials take additional precautions. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this incident as we work to support the Las Vegas community."

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Brooks is bringing The Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood to the Bankers Life Fieldhouse stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8.

There will also be a Budlight Tailgate on Georgia Street before Sunday's Colts vs. 49ers game, where Manning will be honored at halftime for the conclusion of the Colts' week-long celebratory events.

Photo Credit: AJ Mast/Associated Press