1 man dead, 2nd hurt in northern IN police-action shooting
GOSHEN, Ind. (AP) – Police in northern Indiana have shot and killed a man after two attempted carjackings and a chase by officers.
Indiana State Police Sgt. Trent Smith says a Goshen police officer shot the man in the parking lot of a bar Wednesday morning. The man’s name was not immediately released.
The Goshen News reports police are still investigating whether the man had fired a weapon at police before he was shot.
Smith says another person also was shot and was hospitalized.
Goshen police responding to a call of shots were told by witnesses a man unsuccessfully attempted two carjackings. A short police chase ensued before the officer-involved shooting.