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Indiana State Police-Versailles District 42-Versailles, IN
Saturday August 15th, 2015 :: 05:49 p.m. EDT

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Early Morning Police Action Shooting Takes Life of Hanover Man

 

Jefferson County-This morning, the Indiana State Police were called to investigate a police action shooting that occurred in Hanover, Indiana resulting in the death of John Unsworth,43, Hanover. 

Initial investigation indicates that Jefferson County deputies were dispatched to 4012 S. County Road 400 West, Hanover, shortly before 5:00 AM if reference to a domestic dispute.  After arriving at the scene, the deputies got in a confrontation with Unsworth.  As a result, one of the deputies fired his weapon at Unsworth.  Unsworth was struck at least once and passed away as a result of the injuries he sustained.  The investigation is ongoing by detectives with the Indiana State Police.

Further media inquiries may be made to Sheriff John Wallace, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. 

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Indiana State Police-Versailles District 42-Versailles, IN
902 South Adams Street
Versailles, IN 47042

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 812-689-5000

Sgt. Stephen Wheeles
Public Information Office, Versailles Post
[email protected]
812-571-4659

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