Indiana State Police and Bicknell Police Investigate Overnight Shooting
Knox County – At approximately 2:00 a.m. this morning, Indiana State Police, Knox County Sheriff's Office and Bicknell Police responded to 707 Durbin Street in Bicknell after a 33-year-old Knox County man was shot and killed during an argument with another man. The shooting occurred outside the residence and neither of the men resides at the 707 Durbin Street residence. The suspect left the scene driving a 1999 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck.
At approximately 4:00 a.m., Vincennes City Police spotted the vehicle near McDowell and Washington Avenue. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver failed to stop and continued driving the speed limit on various city streets. Approximately 3 minutes later, the driver stopped on SR 61 near Kimmell Road and used a handgun to take his own life.
This is an on-going investigation. The identities of the deceased will be released after family members have been notified.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Investigating Agency: Indiana State Police
Assisting Agencies: Bicknell Police, Vincennes City Police, Knox County Sheriff’s Office and
Knox County Coroner’s Office
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