The Crawfordsville Police Department requested the Indiana State Police out of the Lafayette Post to investigate a police action shooting involving a Crawfordsville officer.
At approximately 12:47 a.m. this morning. the Crawfordsville Police Department was called to 319 South Walnut Street reference a domestic/suicidal situation. Shortly after arrival of the officers, the suspect was confronted and reportedly pointed a handgun at the officers and in self-defense, one of the officers fired at the suspect hitting the suspect at least once. The suspect was transported to Franciscan Hospital in Crawfordsville with non-life threatening injuries. No officers or anyone else was injured in the incident.
The investigation is continuing. No further information will be provided at this time. The Indiana State Police are investigating the police action shooting and Crawfordsville Police Department are investigating the domestic situation.
If anyone has information about the shooting, they can call the Indiana State Police Post in Lafayette at 765-567-2125 and ask for Trooper Detective Ben Rector. Your information can remain anonymous.