A Newton County sheriff's deputy was critically injured after being shot in an incident that spanned across state lines, beginning in Indiana and concluding in Sheldon, Illinois yesterday evening. The deputy, whose identity has yet to be disclosed, was performing their duties at the time of the incident, as reported by WRTV.
The details surrounding the shooting remain sparse as the Illinois State Police have quickly assumed control over the investigation. According to a release from Sheriff S.L. Cothran obtained by WLFI, the deputy is now in a "critically injured" state.
A 10-minute drive from Kentland, Indiana, the community of Sheldon, Illinois, became the focus of this multi-state law enforcement investigation. As per information from WTHR, the ordeal originated in Newton County, Indiana, before reaching its critical juncture in Illinois.
Authorities have not yet provided specifics on what initially prompted the event, nor have they detailed the sequence of events that led to the deputy to become so grievously wounded. "The Illinois State Police is now leading the investigation," declared Sheriff Cothran in a statement that local obatined by WTHR. The Illinois State Police continue to withhold additional information pending further investigation.
