Indiana State Police Investigating Fatal Shooting In Centerville

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INDIANA STATE POLICE
PENDLETON DISTRICT
9022 S. State Road 67 
Pendleton, IN 46064

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FOR RELEASE: Upon Receipt

CONTACT:
Sergeant Coley McCutcheon
Public Information Officer
765-778-2121

Twitter: @ISPPendleton

DATE: 12/16/2020

Indiana State Police Investigating Fatal Shooting In Centerville

(Centerville, IN)-  At the request of the Centerville Police Chief, the Indiana State Police has been called to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred late Tuesday evening in Centerville. The shooting incident resulted in the death of one male. The suspect has been apprehended.

At approximately 9:30pm Tuesday evening, officers from the Centerville Police Department and the Wayne County Sheriff's Department responded to 102 S. 1st St. in Centerville Indiana. Officers found one deceased male. The Indiana State Police was called to assist with, and ultimately assumed the investigation.

The identity of the deceased victim will be released after the Wayne County Coroner’s Office has completed their portion of the investigation and made official notification to family members.

This is an active and ongoing criminal investigation by the Indiana State Police.  Information will be updated as the investigation proceeds.

There is no further information to release at this time.



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