Officer-involved shooting in Wolcott, 1 dead

One person is dead and a law enforcement officer injured after an officer-involved shooting incident Tuesday night in Wolcott, IN.  The incident stems from an effort by police to issue an arrest warrant and the suspect allegedly refused cooperation and opened fire.  The White County Prosecutor's office is reviewing the case.  INdiana State Police are investigating.

State Police report it was around 9:20 Tuesday night, White County Sheriff’s Department Deputies, the Monon Town Marshal and a Wolcott Town Deputy Marshal went to serve an arrest warrant at 403 West Anderson Street in Wolcott. The arrest warrant was for 56-year old Perry Boyd. Upon arrival, Boyd fled into the residence. Deputies followed Boyd inside. Shots were fired by officers and Boyd. A Wolcott Town Marshal and Boyd were hit.

The Wolcott Town Marshal was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injures. Boyd was taken to a Monticello hospital. Upon arriving, Boyd died from his injuries.

The names of the officers involved were not released.

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