A 28-year-old Montpelier man is behind bars after a Friday night shooting that left another man with multiple gunshot wounds and triggered a nearly 25-mile police chase across several counties, authorities said. Montpelier officers found the wounded man, then a suspect took off in a vehicle, touching off a lengthy pursuit that ended with an arrest and a slate of felony charges.
Montpelier Shooting Touches Off Multi-County Pursuit
According to WANE-TV, as reported by WOWO, Montpelier police were called out Friday evening and arrived to find a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators say the suspected shooter fled the scene in a vehicle and led officers from multiple agencies on a nearly 25-mile pursuit across several counties before being taken into custody.
Suspect and the Felony Counts He Faces
Officials have identified the suspect as 28-year-old Vincent Wesley, who is being held on charges that include attempted murder and aggravated battery. In Indiana, an attempt to commit murder is prosecuted under IC 35-41-5-1 and is treated as a Level 1 felony, according to Justia. Aggravated battery is defined in IC 35-42-2-1.5 and can be charged as a Level 3 felony, as summarized on Justia.
What Comes Next in the Case
Authorities have not released the victim’s name or current condition and have shared few other details while the investigation continues. The Blackford County Sheriff's Office and Montpelier Police Department maintain public pages where residents can find contact information and official updates. Court filings and statements from prosecutors will mark the next big steps in the case as arraignments are held and any formal charges are entered.
