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The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a criminal recklessness/resisting law enforcement incident that took place on April 2, 2022 at approximately 2:30am in the area of 3rd/Lincoln St. During a traffic stop, an occupant from inside a 2004 maroon Pontiac Grand Prix discharged a firearm towards officers, before the vehicle fled the scene. A brief pursuit then ensued. Officers were unable to immediately locate the vehicle or occupants. The vehicle has since been recovered. A person of interest in this incident was Christopher Backfish, a 23 year old white male. Information obtained indicated a possible location of Backfish being located at a residence near the area of 7th and Putnam, in Terre Haute. Backfish also had an active warrant for an unrelated offense for a parole violation. The Terre Haute Police Department special response team was called to the scene to assist in the investigation. After a lengthy standoff, Backfish exited the home and was arrested without incident. The West Terre Haute Police Department also assisted in this incident. The investigation is ongoing. John Plasse Vigo County Sheriff