Indiana
Suspect dead after shooting involving Indiana sheriff's deputy during traffic stop: officials
INDIANA – A suspect is dead after a shooting involving an Indiana sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop Sunday in northwest Indiana, authorities said.
Deadly shooting in Northwest Indiana
What we know:
The incident occurred at 4:15 p.m. on State Road 14, east of County Road 475 E, near the Pulaski County line.
During the traffic stop, the Jasper County sheriff’s deputy attempted to arrest the suspect, but the suspect resisted.
An altercation ensued, and the deputy fired his weapon, fatally wounding the suspect, authorities said.
Further investigation revealed the suspect was armed with a firearm during the traffic stop.
What’s next:
Indiana State Police are leading the investigation, with assistance from the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office.
Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be submitted to the prosecutor’s office for further review.
We’ll bring more updates to this story as they become available.