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Indianapolis police say they have arrested a man who used a paintball gun to punish his stepson for not doing his chores.
Asagai Allen-Barton, who lives in the 3200 block of Remington Drive, disciplined his 10-year-old stepson by shooting him numerous
times in the arms, legs, stomach and back. Officers said the boy was covered in red marks and bruises. Allen-Barton was arrested
on a preliminary charge of battery.

An Indianapolis father is accused of leaving his 9-year-old son alone in a motel room for six hours so he could get drunk
with other motel guests. Officers found 39-year-old Steven Lavoy drinking in the parking lot of the Dollar Inn on the city's
southwest side. A woman staying at the motel called police when the boy knocked on her door, saying he couldn’t find
his father and was scared.

A former Indianapolis police officer suspected of setting a series of fires in apartments and vehicles has been charged with
six counts of arson. The charges filed Wednesday accuse 31-year-old Jesse Russell of setting fires in clubhouses of two apartment
complexes and in a vacant apartment in a third complex. Marion County prosecutors also say Russell set fire to a box truck
and the "Chicken Limo." Fox59 will have more at 4 p.m.

Brad Paisley performs June 5 at Verizon Wireless Music Center. Darius Rucker and Justin Moore open. Details
here.

Conner Prairie’s annual Indiana Festival, held June 5-6, features performances ranging from Eastern
Star Church Choir to Mariachi Sol Jalisciense. PBS’s Maya and Miquel join in the fun. Details here.

Garfield Park hosts Asian Fest, June 5, featuring live music and dance as well as a Bonsai Show in the Conservatory.
Details here.

Soprano Angela Brown is the guest for the latest edition of "Mickey’s Corner," June 7 at
the JCC. Details here.

The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis presents 1986 gold medalist Kyoko Takezawa, June 8
at the Indiana History Center’s Basile Theater. Details here.