Muncie, IN – A man was shot and killed by police Sunday evening in Muncie following reports of gunfire near 23rd Street and Mock Avenue, prompting an active investigation by Indiana State Police.
According to the Indiana State Police Pendleton Post, Muncie officers responded around 6:23 p.m. on August 3, 2025, after numerous 911 calls reported active gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, officers encountered an adult male allegedly armed with a handgun.
Authorities stated that during the encounter, police allegedly fired a shot that struck the individual. Officers reportedly rendered immediate medical aid before emergency crews transported the man to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. No officers were injured in the incident.
Investigators, including Indiana State Police Troopers, Detectives, and Crime Scene Investigators, are currently working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and to secure all relevant evidence. The identity of the deceased individual is being withheld until proper identification and family notification have been completed.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Police say no further details will be released at this time.
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