Police still hunting for armed suspects.
Manhunt Under Way After Shots Fired At Deputy - Indiana News Story - WRTV Indianapolis
Manhunt Under Way After Shots Fired At Deputy - Indiana News Story - WRTV Indianapolis
GREENCASTLE, Ind. -- Greencastle Schools were closed Tuesday as authorities searched for two men after shots were fired at a deputy. Several people called 911 just before 2 a.m. to report hearing four to six gunshots fired from what sounded like a high-powered rifle in the area of Columbia Street, West Walnut Street and Rockville Road, said Greencastle Police Chief Tom Sutherlin.
A few minutes later, Reserve Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy Mike Biggs said he attempted to stop a vehicle matching the description of a car seen speeding from the area. Biggs said a passenger in the car got out of the vehicle at the intersection of Franklin and Durham streets and fired at least two times at his squad car, striking the hood and windshield. Biggs chased the vehicle, but lost the men when they ditched the car near Tzouanakis Intermediate School in the 500 block of Linwood Drive, police said.
Greencastle Schools canceled classes for the day. Authorities were searching for the men with K-9 teams Tuesday morning. Investigators said the vehicle involved was registered to a Lacey Couch out of Putnam County, who police said they have not been able to locate.
Police said the men should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to call Greencastle police at 765-653-2925.