JASPER CO. – The Indiana State Police Lowell Post Criminal Investigation Division was arrested in the I-65 interstate shooting that took place on March 28, 2024.
Donavon A. Brewer, 32, from Merrillville, IN, turned himself in on Saturday, March 30th. Brewer is currently incarcerated at the Jasper County Jail. He has been charged with attempted murder and criminal recklessness.
This continues to be an active investigation. If anyone has any dash-cam footage of this incident, please get in touch with the Indiana State Police at 219-696-6242 and speak with Detective Hamed.
On March 28, at 4:45 p.m., state troopers responded to I-65 southbound lanes near the 224-mile marker for an interstate shooting. This location is six miles south of the Roselawn/Demotte exit to State Road 10.
Preliminary investigation shows that a semi-driver was traveling south when he sustained a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound. Responding troopers immediately rendered first aid until paramedics arrived. A medical transport helicopter was required to lifeline the patient to a hospital in Indianapolis for emergency treatment.
Traffic was closed in both directions for extended amounts of time due to the helicopter being at the scene and for the detectives and crime scene investigators to complete their investigation. All lanes were reopened by 8:00 p.m.
The health status of the victim is unavailable.
