State Representative Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis) is being treated at Methodist hospital after an apparent murder attempt this afternoon.  Ed’s wife Ann reports that he was lured to a meeting in Carmel under false pretences by a man who pulled a gun on him.  When the gun jammed, the attacker used it to beat DeLaney, who suffered two broken bones in his face, as well as cuts, and bruises.  He will require surgery.

A passing motorist called police who stopped the beating, according to Ann DeLaney.

Reasons for the attack are unclear.  The attacker is under arrest.  More on WISH-TV @6.