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Owen Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Shot

By Will Peppers Jun 14, 2026 | 6:17 AM

An Owen County deputy was shot while conducting a welfare check in a remote area near the town of Spencer on Friday.

The deputy was airlifted to a hospital in Indianapolis in stable condition, according to Indiana State Police.

The Owen County Sheriff’s Department said 58-year-old Wendell Hart started shooting at a deputy, prompting the deputy to call for backup.

Hart was eventually arrested after barricading himself in the home

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