- Saturday February 28th, 2015 :: 06:44 p.m. EST
ISP Investigation Continues into Police Action Shooting
Vigo County—Indiana State Police Detectives from the Putnamville Post continue to vigorously investigate the police action shooting on February 25, 2015, involving a veteran officer of the Terre Haute Police Department and now deceased suspect Alexander P. Long.
In the spirit of investigative transparency, the Indiana State Police Crime Scene Investigator and Detectives did not find a suspect firearm immediately visible at the scene. Further investigation of the suspect’s car failed to disclose a suspect weapon as well; however, the suspect vehicle did reveal two rounds of ammunition, construction type tools, and items commonly associated with the use of illicit drugs.
The name of the veteran Terre Haute police officer is expected to be officially disclosed after the ISP report is submitted to the Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office for review. ISP is hoping to conclude the investigation in approximately two weeks.
Indiana State Police detectives have interviewed many witnesses over the course of this investigation and more interviews will be conducted. As one can image, an investigation of this nature will be slow and methodical to ensure it is done right for the suspect’s family and the law enforcement community.
No other information will be released at this time.
Assisting the ISP is Terre Haute Police Chief John Plasse and the Criminal Investigation Division of the Terre Haute Police Department and Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt, Chief Deputy Rob Roberts, and their staff.
Anyone with information they believe will help this investigation is urged to contact ISP Detective First Sergeant Jeff Hearon or Detective Tony Guinn at 765-653-4114. No amount of information is considered too small.
Media inquiries should be directed to ISP Sergeant Joe Watts.
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WATTS
Address/Location
Indiana State Police-Putnamville District 53-Putnamville, IN
1927 U.S. 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-653-4114