During the course of the investigation it was determined that there was probable cause to arrest Joseph Allen Petry, 19, Â of Rockport, Indiana for the murder of Zane Lee, 18, also of Rockport, Indianan
Petry is being held at the Spencer County Detention Center on an initial charge of Murder.
Spencer County-This evening at approximately 8:30 PM (CST) Spencer County Sheriff’s Department dispatch received a 911 call of shots fired in the area of Seminary and South 9th Street, Rockport, IN.
Officers from the Spencer County Sheriff’s Department, Rockport City Police and Indiana State Police arrived on scene and discovered one subject shot. Police gave on scene life saving measures until Spencer County EMS arrived on scene and took over the care of the patient.
The investigation is being conducted by the Indiana State Police Jasper Post. There is no danger to the public. This is an ongoing investigation and no further information will be released at this time.
Assisting at the scene were Detectives and Troopers from the Jasper Post, Spencer County Sheriff’s Department, Rockport City Police Department, Spencer County EMS, Ohio Township Fire Department, Spencer County Coroner and Indiana State Police Crime Scene Investigators.
As soon as new information becomes available it will be released in a timely manner.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.Â
