UPDATE ON POLICE ACTION SHOOTING
Putnam County—The ISP investigation is continuing into the police action shooting at approximately 4:07 this afternoon at 4449 East CR 375 S near Greencastle.
The suspect, Jeffrey P. Hunter remains hospitalized in an Indianapolis hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to the torso.
The Cloverdale police officer involved in the shooting has been identified as 27-year-old Luke Brown, a two-year veteran of the Cloverdale Police Department. He is currently undergoing treatment at a Terre Haute Hospital for what is believed to be non-life threatening shotgun wounds suffered during the exchange of gunfire with the suspect while investigating a theft complaint. Brown was wearing a ballistic vest at the time that undoubtedly saved his life. After the exchange of gunfire and while wounded, Officer Brown performed medical treatment on the suspect until arrival of Putnam County Operation Life paramedics.
Questions concerning the Cloverdale Police Department should be directed to Acting Police Chief Charlie Hallam at 765-795-6800.
Please direct ISP investigation questions to ISP Sergeant Joe Watts.
Potential criminal charges against Hunter will be reviewed by Putnam County Prosecutor Tim Bookwalter and that information will be released when it becomes available.
No other information will be released at this time.
No pictures available.
The correct spelling of Greencastle Police Chief is Tom Sutherlin…the previous press release indicated an incorrect spelling.
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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SGT. JOE WATTS
