MONON– At the request of White County Sheriff Bill Brooks, the Indiana State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday night in Monon, Indiana.
On October 8, at approximately 10:30 p.m., White County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a disturbance at a local liquor store in Monon. Deputies had received reports of an intoxicated individual causing a disturbance. Upon their arrival, the suspect had already fled the scene on foot.
Deputies gathered information indicating the suspect had fled to a nearby residence on State Road 16 in Monon. Upon arriving at the residence, deputies encountered the suspect, who was armed with a knife. The suspect purportedly advanced toward the deputies, at which point at least one deputy discharged their firearm, striking the suspect. Deputies immediately requested EMS and began administering medical aid.
The suspect was transported to a hospital in Monticello, where they were later pronounced deceased. The identity of the deceased will be released by the White County Coroner’s Office pending identification and notification of next of kin.
The Indiana State Police Criminal Investigation Division is conducting an active investigation. Upon completion, the case will be submitted to the White County Prosecutor’s Office for review. No further details are available at this time.
The Indiana State Police were assisted at the scene by the White County Sheriff’s Office, Monon Police Department, and several other first responders.
