At approximately 4:14 p.m. Wednesday, Clinton County Central Dispatch received multiple 911 calls regarding individuals who had been shot in the parking lot of the new NHK Seating plant, located at 8425 W State Road 28, Frankfort.
When officers arrived on scene, they located two females that were deceased with gunshot wounds.
Witnesses at the scene relayed pertinent information to our 911 dispatchers that allowed for the suspect’s information to be disseminated quickly. Deputies with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and the Frankfort Police Department quickly located the vehicle traveling eastbound on State Road 28 into the City of Frankfort. A short pursuit ended with the suspect vehicle crashing inside the road construction area at State Road 28 and Nickle Plate Street. The suspect was apprehended by officers, without further incident.
The suspect has been identified as Gary C. Ferrell II, 26, of Frankfort.
Detectives with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office are working both scenes with the assistance of the Clinton County Prosecutor’s Office and the Indiana State Police. Chaplains with the Sheriff’s Office were on scene for employees, witnesses and first responders.
The deceased were identified as Grandmother and Granddaughter pair:
Pamela Sledd, 62, Frankfort
Promise Mays, 21, Frankfort
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Clinton County Prosecutor’s Office, Clinton County Central Dispatch, Clinton County Coroner’s Office, Frankfort Police Department, Mulberry Police, Frankfort Fire, Clinton County EMS, Indiana State Police (ISP), Salvation Army, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Alcohol Tobacco Firearms (ATF), Jerry’s Wrecker Service and Miller’s Wrecker Service.
“I am deeply angered and appalled by the violent crime that took place in our community this afternoon. This behavior will simply not be tolerated. We are working feverishly with the Clinton County Prosecutor’s Office to gather evidence and statements so that we may move forward with charges in the next couple of days. I want to express my sincere condolences to the family of Ms. Sledd and Ms. Mays. I pray they are in the hands of God this evening and that their families can find comfort in the days and weeks ahead. To the employees of NHK who witnessed this horrifying scene, our chaplains will be available, as will counseling provided by NHK. Our hearts are with all of you. To my Deputies- ‘the wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion (Proverbs 28)’… This afternoon you pursued evil and you chased him into an unknown, where you safely apprehended him with no harm to yourselves or to others. I am humbled with pride to represent such bravery and professionalism. To the other responding officers of Frankfort Police and Mulberry, I thank you for following us into the fight. I can’t give our Central Dispatch enough credit for the amazing job they do getting our first responders vital information to render aid to victims and to capture suspects. I want to personally thank all of the other agencies who supported the Sheriff’s Office this afternoon- the Salvation Army, ISP, FBI, ATF, Coroner’s Office, EMS, Fire, and our wrecker services from Jerry’s and Miller’s. Thank you to our Chaplains for their response to our scene and to our Correctional Staff for their professionalism in receiving the suspect. Our first responders are all top notch in their respective professions and I am proud to serve with all of them! Please continue to pray for the families of the victims. Pray for NHK. Pray for our First Responders. Love and support one another and stay safe.” – Sheriff Rich Kelly.