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Indiana police investigating after man shot pointing shotgun at officer
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LACONIA, Ind. (WAVE) – Investigation is underway after a person was shot by a Harrison County deputy on Friday who was trying to serve an arrest warrant.
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Division requested the help of Indiana State Police round midday on Friday following an officer-involved taking pictures close to Laconia, based on a launch.
Early investigation revealed Harrison County Deputy Sean O’Sullivan arrived on the 10000 block of North Tobacco Touchdown Highway to serve arrest warrants out of Kentucky and Indiana for 28-year-old Michael W. Kerns.
O’Sullivan is claimed to have discovered and approached Kerns, who was standing within a indifferent storage with an open storage door.
Police stated Kerns didn’t take heed to O’Sullivan’s orders and went additional into the storage to seize a shotgun. Kerns is claimed to have raised the shotgun at O’Sullivan.
O’Sullivan then fired his gun at Kerns and hit him within the shoulder, the discharge stated.
Kerns was taken into custody and given therapy by officers till emergency personnel arrived. He was taken to College Hospital and is predicted to outlive.
No deputies have been injured within the incident.
Police stated O’Sullivan was in full uniform and a marked police automobile whereas serving the warrant. He will probably be positioned on paid administrative depart pending the investigation.
Extra prices are anticipated for Kerns following the conclusion of the investigation.
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