Walmart reopens following suspect death in southern Indiana – WNKY News 40 Television

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – A southern Indiana Walmart is again open this noon after police shot and killed a person inside late final evening.

The incident happened round 11:15 p.m. final evening within the retailer on Veterans Parkway. Indiana State Police say the shop was closed, however 30-year-old Daniel Scott was nonetheless inside.

He refused to go away, and workers known as police. Clarksville Police Division tried to speak to Scott, however ISP says he ended up swinging at them with a machete. Officers fired, hitting Scott. He was rushed to the hospital, the place he died. No officers have been injured.

There have been no different prospects within the retailer aside from Scott on the time this happened.

Scott’s lawyer confirmed to WAVE information that Scott had simply gotten out of jail on Sunday, and he was to report back to the probation workplace right now.

The officer concerned within the capturing has not been recognized. There isn’t any data on whether or not or not that officer will likely be positioned on administrative go away.

ISP is at present dealing with the investigation.