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Suspect fatally shot by officer involved shooting in Jasper County

Suspect fatally shot by officer involved shooting in Jasper County

JASPER COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) – Indiana State Police, along with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, are investigating an officer involved shooting.

A Jasper County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a vehicle on SR 14 east of CR 475 E. around 4:15 p.m. Sunday. The police say that during the inspection, officers tried to detain the suspect, but he resisted.

An argument broke out between the suspect and the officer, as a result of which the officer fired his weapon, fatally wounding the suspect. The investigation findings also show that the suspect had a firearm with him during his arrest.

The investigation is currently ongoing.