Arrr! A clash at ye olde Indiana dwelling be endin' in a fatal bombardment by the law upon a 65-year-old scallywag.
2023-08-16
Avast, ye scurvy dogs! News be sailin' from Indiana that a fierce police battle ended the life of a 65-year-old matey. The clash happened afore Kentucky, along the mighty Ohio River.
In a tragic incident at an apartment complex in southern Indiana, a 65-year-old man, Richard Glass, was fatally shot by police during a standoff. The incident occurred when Glass pointed a gun out of his apartment window in Jeffersonville, north of Kentucky along the Ohio River. Indiana State Police are currently investigating the shooting. Prior to the fatal encounter, Glass had fired shots inside the apartment and towards the officers from the window.The chain of events began when a resident called 911, expressing concerns about Glass and his statements about returning to prison. Shortly afterward, Glass himself called 911, claiming someone was trying to hack his phone. He confirmed having a firearm but stated that he did not intend to use it on the supposed hacker. When the police and paramedics arrived, Glass refused to open his apartment door, expressing doubts about the identity of the people in the hallway and reiterating his possession of a gun.
As officers pulled back, they observed Glass through a window and confirmed that he was armed. At around 11:30 p.m., Glass started shooting towards the officers from his window. In response, a member of the SWAT team shot him. The tragic incident unfolded against the backdrop of concerns raised by Glass's neighbors and his own distressing statements.
This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of the dangers that law enforcement officers face daily and the difficult decisions they must make to protect themselves and the public. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and further details may emerge as authorities seek to understand the circumstances that led to the shooting.