Indiana State Police investigate officer-involved shooting in Carroll County

Last Updated on January 3, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Sheriff’s Department on January 3, 2025:

On Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at approximately 12:21 a.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received a call for an unknown vehicle crash. Initial investigation found the call was actually two people being stabbed and not a vehicle crash. The incident ultimately escalated into an officer-involved shooting.

Deputy Bryce Hamilton was the initial responding deputy from Cass County. While retrieving additional medical supplies from his patrol vehicle, he spotted a man later identified as Christopher S. Evans, 35, of Logansport, IN, armed with two knives. Deputy Hamilton gave several commands to Mr. Evans. Evans did not obey the commands and charged at Deputy Hamilton while armed with two knives. Deputy Hamilton retreated into an adjacent field in an effort to get away from Mr. Evans. His efforts were unsuccessful in avoiding Mr. Evans and he ultimately discharged his service weapon striking Mr. Evans.

Despite life-saving efforts, Mr. Evans succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. No deputies were injured during the incident.

Deputy Bryce Hamilton is a three-and-a-half year veteran of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Hamilton is assigned to road patrol duties. Deputy Hamilton was placed on administrative leave until all reviews of this incident are completed.

Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland has reviewed the body-worn camera footage and Indiana State Police investigation. Mr. McLeland found Deputy Hamilton’s actions appropriate and justified. Mr. McLeland was involved because the incident occurred south of the Cass/Carroll County line in Carroll County.

Agencies assisting with the Indiana State Police investigation were the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Carroll County Coroner’s Office, Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office, Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Department, Logansport Police Department and Cass County Emergency Medical Services.

No further information is available for release at this time.

The news release below was issued by Indiana State Police on Dec. 24, 2024:

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Police

(Logansport, Indiana) – The Indiana State Police, at the request of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, are investigating a police-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a Logansport, IN, man.

Preliminary investigations by Indiana State Police detectives revealed that earlier this morning, at approximately 12:23 a.m., deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 3000 block of W. County Road 500 S. regarding a report of two individuals who had been stabbed.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered one victim and began administering life-saving measures. While retrieving additional medical supplies from their patrol vehicle, a deputy spotted a man identified as Christopher S. Evans, 35, of Logansport, IN, armed with knives. The deputy issued several commands to Mr. Evans, but he failed to comply, leading to an altercation. Mr. Evans charged at the deputy, who retreated into an adjacent field. The deputy subsequently discharged their weapon, striking Mr. Evans at least once.

Despite life-saving efforts, Mr. Evans succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Notification to Evan’s family has been made. One victim remains in critical but stable condition, while the other victim’s injuries are not considered life-threatening.

No deputies were injured during the incident. The deputy involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure for the Cass County Sheriff’s Office following an officer-involved shooting.

The Indiana State Police is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Carroll County Coroner’s Office and the Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office.

Any questions about the deputies involved should be directed to the Cass County Sheriff.

This is an active investigation, and no further information will be released at this time. Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be submitted to the Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office for review.