CLINTON COUNTY — Indiana State Police are investigating a shooting involving two Kirklin Township Marshals that occurred during a traffic stop Tuesday night in Clinton County.
According to Indiana State Police, the incident began around 8:45 p.m. when a Clinton County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on State Road 29, just south of County Road 400 North. The Kirklin Town Marshal's Office assisted the deputy during the stop.
During the course of the traffic stop, all adult occupants were outside of the vehicle when a passenger fired a handgun toward the officers, striking both Kirklin Town Marshals. Officers on scene returned fire with their duty-issued handguns and struck the suspect at least once.
The suspect fled on foot into a nearby field, where he was located and taken into custody. Medical aid was immediately provided, and a handgun was recovered at the scene.
One marshal was transported to an Indianapolis area hospital and is in stable condition. The second marshal was also struck by gunfire, but their bullet-resistant vest prevented injury. Out of an abundance of caution, the second officer is being checked out medically.
The suspect was taken to an Indianapolis area hospital for treatment after being hit by gunfire. Their condition is unknown.
The vehicle contained four adults and one child. In addition to the suspect, one other adult was struck by gunfire and transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two other adults and the child were uninjured.
Detectives from the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post are conducting the investigation. Police say the information remains preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues. Upon completion, the case will be turned over to the Clinton County Prosecutor's Office for review.
