Police say a family dispute in a Whitestown subdivision ended with a son in handcuffs and his father in the hospital Sunday evening, after a shooting at a home in the 3700 block of Indigo Blue Boulevard. Officers say 28-year-old Rutherford Keener walked out of the house with his hands up and told them he had shot his father in the foot. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Keener was booked into the Boone County Jail on preliminary charges that include attempted murder and related weapons counts.
Police say suspect admitted at the scene
According to a release from Whitestown police, officers were called just before 7:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting at the home. They found Keener after he exited the residence and detained him, as reported by WRTV. Officers located his father inside with a gunshot wound to his foot and had him transported to a hospital, where he was again described as in stable condition. Detectives stayed on scene into the evening, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Booking and next steps in court
Keener was taken to the Boone County Jail. The sheriff's office maintains an online inmate lookup for booking details and jail resources at the Boone County Sheriff's Office. Online court records show an initial hearing set for Friday morning through Indiana's public case access portal, MyCase. The Boone County Clerk's office will manage the court schedule while prosecutors review the police investigation.
Charges described by police
Per WRTV, Keener faces preliminary counts of attempted murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon. Those charges are initial allegations and could be modified once Boone County prosecutors decide on formal filings.
Neighborhood context
The shooting happened in the Walker Farms neighborhood, a growing Whitestown subdivision near Main Street and East Pierce Street. The area drew broader attention last November when a cleaning worker was fatally shot after arriving at the wrong home, a case that made national headlines and was covered by outlets including ABC News.
Investigation ongoing
Whitestown police and Boone County detectives say the investigation is still active, and they have not released any information about a possible motive. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department through Whitestown Police or reach out to the Boone County Sheriff's Office.
