Deputy Shoots Suspect Outside Hendricks County Courthouse, Investigation Underway

A shooting occurred outside the Hendricks County Courthouse in Danville, Indiana, when a sheriff's deputy shot a suspect near the intersection of Main and Cross Streets around 1 p.m. on May 5, 2025. Authorities confirmed that no officers or bystanders were injured, and the scene was quickly secured. Indiana State Police will be leading the investigation into the incident, though details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting and the suspect's condition have not yet been released. Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public and have asked people to avoid the area while the investigation continues.