Inmate escapes during transport, gets in shootout with Indiana police

KENTLAND, Ind. — An inmate being transported from Illinois to Newton County escaped officers, acquired a gun and made entry into an house in Kentland the place he obtained right into a shootout with police earlier than being shot by an officer, in line with authorities.

In line with the Indiana State Police, Jayme Lopez, 36, of Gary was being extradited from Iroquois County Illinois to Newton County on an lively warrant on Wednesday. Upon arrival at Newton County Jail, simply after 10:30 a.m., Lopez managed to flee from the transport car and slip previous the jail deputies.

Police stated a search was carried out by each off-duty and on-duty officers with state troopers finally discovering Lopez had made entry into an house in Kentland on E. Lincoln Road. Additional investigation revealed Lopez had obtained a firearm in some unspecified time in the future throughout his escape, police stated.

A fringe was arrange and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Tactical Squad have been known as to the scene. Police stated shortly after the tactical squad’s arrival and makes an attempt at negotiation Lopez fired a number of pictures from inside the house towards the officers. A member of the tactical squad returned hearth, police reported, hanging Lopez.

After his damage, Lopez surrendered to police and was flown by lifeline helicopter to South Bend.

Indiana State Police detectives are tasked with main the investigation into each the officer concerned taking pictures and the escape of Lopez.