Police investigate shooting deaths in northern Owen County

A juvenile person of interest has been detained following the shooting deaths of two adult males in northeastern Owen County.

Owen County Dispatch received a call at approximately 3:42 p.m. concerning a gunshot victim at a home in the 1500 block of Truesdel Road.

Upon arriving at the scene Jeffrey Fauber, 61, and Grantham Adam Chandler, 41, were found deceased from gun shot wounds.

Owen County Sheriffs Department, Owen County Coroner's Office, Indiana State Police, Morgan County Sheriff's Office, Owen County EMS, Bloomington Police Department and Owen County Prosecutor's Office all responded to the scene.

“This investigation is tragic, and I am at a loss for words on such a horrendous violation to these two victims. It is sad, but the good thing that comes from all of this is all of the law enforcement units that come together to help get justice for the people and the victims,” Owen County Sheriff Ryan White said at a press conference held at the Owen County Courthouse. "Although this is a tragic event and our hearts and prayers go out to the family and the victims, it is heartwarming to see law enforcement officers and public servants come together for the good of the people, and that is what we had here today."

White noted several officers and agencies went above and beyond by coming in to assist on their day off.

The press conference took place at 9 p.m. this evening.

The name of the juvenile person of interest, what charges they would face if any and whether or not they will be charged as an adult was not made public at this time.

The person of interest was located in Morgan County.

The Martinsville Police Department posted to their Facebook page that at approximately 4 p.m. "Martinsville Police Officers were notified of a male that entered the Morgan County Sheriff's Department lobby, advising there was an incident in Owen County that was criminal in nature. Martinsville Police Officers identified and detained the juvenile male."

White said that Owen County residents do not have anything to worry about and that there is no further threat that residents need to be concerned about at this time.

Prosecutor Benjamin Kim would like to remind the public that all persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

This is a developing story, which will be updated as further details are released.