ISP investigating shooting in Cedar Grove
May 17, 2022 at 8:44 p.m.
On Friday, May 13, deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address on Main Street in Cedar Grove at approximately 10:30 p.m. after receiving a report of an adult male who was suicidal and in possession of a gun.
Upon arriving at the residence, the deputies encountered the man who was still in possession of a firearm. It is believed that the man fired at least one shot at the officers. The deputies returned fire, striking the suspect at least one time. No officers were injured in the incident. The deputies provided immediate medical attention to the suspect. He was transported to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for treatment of the injuries he sustained. His condition was unknown at the time of print.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office requested the Indiana State Police conduct the investigation into the incident. The investigation is ongoing. The name of the suspect as well as the name of the officers involved are being withheld at this time.
At the conclusion of the investigation, the case will be forwarded to the Franklin County Prosecutor’ Office for review.
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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On Friday, May 13, deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address on Main Street in Cedar Grove at approximately 10:30 p.m. after receiving a report of an adult male who was suicidal and in possession of a gun.
Upon arriving at the residence, the deputies encountered the man who was still in possession of a firearm. It is believed that the man fired at least one shot at the officers. The deputies returned fire, striking the suspect at least one time. No officers were injured in the incident. The deputies provided immediate medical attention to the suspect. He was transported to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for treatment of the injuries he sustained. His condition was unknown at the time of print.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office requested the Indiana State Police conduct the investigation into the incident. The investigation is ongoing. The name of the suspect as well as the name of the officers involved are being withheld at this time.
At the conclusion of the investigation, the case will be forwarded to the Franklin County Prosecutor’ Office for review.
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.