A two-day manhunt concluded on January 4, 2025, when police fatally shot 33-year-old Austin Schepers in Louisville, Kentucky. Schepers was the primary suspect in the shooting of Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Zac Andry in West Baden Springs, Indiana.
**Incident Overview**
The sequence of events began around 1 a.m. on January 3, 2025, when Deputy Andry approached a vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway at the intersection of U.S. Highway 150 and State Road 56 in West Baden Springs. As Andry engaged with the driver, later identified as Schepers, the suspect opened fire multiple times before fleeing the scene. Deputy Andry sustained multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head, and was transported to a Louisville-area hospital, where he was listed in critical but stable condition as of January 4.
**Manhunt and Apprehension**
Following the shooting, law enforcement agencies launched an extensive search for Schepers. Investigators located his vehicle, a silver 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, in Orangeville, Indiana. A female passenger who had been with Schepers during the incident was found and taken into custody around 8 a.m. on January 3.
On the evening of January 4, authorities tracked Schepers to a residence in the 3700 block of Wheeler Avenue in Louisville. Indiana State Police and Louisville Metro Police Department officers attempted to apprehend him. According to reports, upon locating Schepers in the backyard of the home, he fired shots at the officers, who then returned fire, fatally wounding him. No officers were injured during the confrontation.
**Community Response and Support**
The shooting of Deputy Andry and the subsequent manhunt for Schepers garnered significant attention from both the Indiana and Kentucky communities. In response to the incident, Indiana State Police established a fund to support Deputy Andry and his family. Donations can be made through Springs Valley Bank and Trust, either by visiting a local branch or by calling 1-800-843-4947.
**Ongoing Investigation**
The Louisville Metro Police Department’s Public Integrity Unit is leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting of Schepers. Body camera footage from the incident is expected to be released within ten business days. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the confrontation pending the outcome of the investigation.
**Conclusion**
The fatal shooting of suspect Austin Schepers by police in Louisville concluded a tense two-day search following the critical wounding of Deputy Zac Andry in Indiana. As the investigation continues, the community remains focused on supporting Deputy Andry’s recovery and acknowledging the coordinated efforts of law enforcement agencies across state lines.
