West Terre Haute Man Dies in DNR Custody, Autopsy Pending

Shane Hedden, a 48-year-old man from West Terre Haute, Indiana, died after being taken into custody by the Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division on Saturday for resisting law enforcement. During the arrest, Hedden ignored commands and attempted to evade officers, dragging a conservation officer approximately 10 yards before being apprehended. While in custody, Hedden complained of chest pain, collapsed, and was transported to a Terre Haute hospital where he experienced a medical episode and was pronounced dead by medical staff. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the official cause of death, with toxicology and pathology reports pending, and authorities have confirmed no taser was used during the arrest. The Indiana State Police, along with multiple local agencies, are conducting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances of Hedden's death. Hedden's family has been notified, and the investigation remains active.