Global Courant 2023-04-13 09:22:42
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to an apartment complex in Kendallville, Indiana, where a male suspect fired multiple shots at officers, police said.
Indiana State Police said officers were responding to reports of shots fired at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 600 block of Berry Lane. Upon arrival at the scene, an unknown suspect fired at the officers from a balcony along the Drake Terrace apartments.
“When Troopers arrived, they were fired upon by a male suspect on the top balcony of an apartment building armed with a rifle,” Indiana State Police Sgt. Brian Walker told Fox News Digital. No further details about the weapon were provided.
Walker added, “At this point, multiple shots have been exchanged between the suspect and officers. The situation now includes officers from multiple jurisdictions and SWAT teams.”
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A man fired a shotgun at police from a balcony outside an apartment building in Kendallville, Indiana, on Wednesday night. (Fox news)
There are no reports of officers or civilians injured.
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A heavy police presence remained outside the apartment complex late Wednesday night.
Authorities were working to safely evacuate civilians from the rest of the apartment building.
Kendallville is located about 30 miles north of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
