 On March 20th, around 12:26 p.m., Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputies assigned to the United States Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force were attempting to serve a Felony warrant in the 200 block of E Missouri St. Upon making contact with the suspect at the residence, the suspect displayed a firearm and threatened deputies. The suspect barricaded himself inside the home with the firearm. After several hours of attempting to get the suspect to surrender, Evansville Police Officers were requested to assist with the standoff.Â
The Evansville Police Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) was also requested for assistance. EPD Officers attempted for two more hours to have the suspect surrender peacefully but he refused to comply.Â
Unfortunately, these efforts were unsuccessful and ended with an officer involved shooting. The suspect was the only one inside the home at the time. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the suspect will be provided by the Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office at a later time.Â
This is still an active investigation and more information will be provided tomorrowÂ
