At the request of Greenfield Police Chief Jeff Rasche, the Indiana State Police are investigating a death that occurred Tuesday, December 15, at approximately 11:45 a.m. in the parking lot of 2055 Barrett Drive, Greenfield. The death occurred during the course of a police investigation.

Preliminary investigation by Indiana State Police detectives revealed this incident began when three Greenfield Police officers located a stolen vehicle in the parking lot of the business. Further investigation led the officers to the suspect who was inside the business. During the course of the investigation the suspect fled on foot and ran outside into the parking lot. While chasing the suspect, one officer utilized a taser. After the deployment of the taser, the suspect fell to the ground and struck his head on the concrete. Immediately after he was taken into custody, the officers rendered first aid until paramedics arrived. The adult male was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The Indiana State Police, along with the Hancock County Coroner’s Office continue to investigate this incident.