David S. Moore was a 29-year-old Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer when he was shot during a traffic stop on January 23, 2011. The vehicle had been reported stolen; the driver opened fire without provocation and struck Moore multiple times, including twice in the face and once in the thigh. He was taken to a hospital, placed on life support, and died on January 26, 2011.

The shooter was identified as 60-year-old parolee Thomas Hardy and was arrested later the same day. He was charged with murder, robbery with a deadly weapon, and possession of a handgun by a serious violent felon. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty at the request of Moore’s parents. In March 2012 Hardy pleaded guilty and received life without parole plus 40 years as part of a plea agreement. Moore’s parents, both in law enforcement, asked for compassion rather than vengeance and had a final exchange with Hardy in court; his mother gave Hardy a laminated photo of David backed by the police officers’ prayer.

Does anyone have memories of Officer Moore or information about that January 2011 traffic stop that could add context to the case?