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Tipton County, IN Deputies Exchange Gunfire With Armed Man
Elwood, IN – A reported fight at a Tipton County residence escalated into an exchange of gunfire Friday, October 23, after an armed man allegedly opened fire on responding sheriff's deputies, promptin
By Erin Vale · 2026-10-24T23:31:13.735Z
Elwood, IN – A reported fight at a Tipton County residence escalated into an exchange of gunfire Friday, October 23, after an armed man allegedly opened fire on responding sheriff's deputies, prompting a SWAT response and a state police investigation.
According to the Tipton County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded to a fight in progress in the 100 block of West North B Street in Elwood on Friday. Shortly after deputies arrived, a man allegedly emerged from the residence carrying a handgun and fired toward officers.
Deputies returned fire, and the man retreated inside the home, authorities said.
SWAT Team Called After Gunfire Following the confrontation, Tipton County authorities immediately requested assistance from Indiana State Police and Madison County.
The Madison County SWAT team was mobilized and eventually removed the man from the residence without further incident.
Despite the exchange of gunfire, sheriff's officials confirmed that neither the deputies nor the suspect suffered injuries.
Authorities did not immediately release the man's identity or specify whether criminal charges had been filed.
Indiana State Police Investigating The scene was turned over to Indiana State Police for an independent investigation into the officer involved shooting.
The deputies who discharged their firearms were placed on administrative leave in accordance with department policy, pending the outcome of investigations by Indiana State Police and the Tipton County prosecutor's office.
Administrative leave is a standard procedural measure following an officer involved shooting and does not itself indicate wrongdoing.
The sheriff's office said Indiana State Police's Peru Post is expected to release additional information about the confrontation.
The circumstances surrounding the original fight call, including what led to the alleged gunfire, remain under investigation.
Authorities have directed further questions about the shooting to Indiana State Police.