Pursuit ends in self-inflicted shooting

The Owen County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) was called to a dispute that resulted in a vehicle pursuit on April 5th on State Road 43 South.

According to information provided by Owen County Sheriff Ryan White, during the pursuit the driver of the suspect vehicle died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Sheriff White said for the privacy and dignity of the deceased, the OCSD will not release the names of those involved in the investigation.

Members of the OCSD, Owen County Coroner's Office and the Indiana State Police assisted with the investigation.