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Bunker Hill Man Arrested in Miami County Shooting Death
Peru – An Indiana State Police investigation into the shooting death of Hanna Cox, 18, Bunker Hill, IN led to the arrest of Jeremiah Smith,18, Peru, IN. Smith is incarcerated in the Miami County Jail facing preliminary criminal charges for involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide, and pointing a firearm.
Today at approximately 3:37 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police, the Miami County Sheriff’s Department, and the Maconaquah Police Department responded to a possible shooting, inside a parked car in the 2700 block of Capehart Street, Peru, IN. When officers arrived, they found Cox, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving measures performed by first responders, Cox died at the scene.
The investigation led officers to Smith’s nearby home. He was taken into custody without incident. Cox had been visiting Smith. Evidence revealed he was allegedly inside the parked car when Cox was shot.
This is an active investigation. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Indiana State Police detectives by calling the Indiana State Police Peru Post at 1-800-382-0689 or 765-473-6666.
An autopsy will be conducted.
The Indiana State Police was assisted with the investigation by the Maconaquah Police Department, the Miami County Sheriff’s Department, the Pipe Creek Fire Department, the Grissom Fire Department, Lutheran EMS, and the Miami County Coroner’s Office.
No further information will be released at this time.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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