Steuben County, IN – Indiana Conservation Officers say five male suspects are under investigation after allegedly shooting deer from the roadway in Steuben County last week.
According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Law Enforcement, officers from District 2 responded to a call reporting shots fired from a vehicle. When they arrived, authorities determined that the suspects had been driving through the area and firing at deer from the road.
Officers reportedly located two antlered deer, two spotlights, and multiple firearms, all of which were seized as evidence. The DNR credited tips from residents for helping stop the alleged illegal hunting activity.
“Thank you to our citizens who call in to report illegal hunting activities,” the agency said in a statement, adding appreciation for the local police departments who assisted in the response.
As of now, all individuals involved are considered innocent until proven guilty. The case remains under investigation by Indiana Conservation Officers.
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