State Police Looking into Wabash County Shooting

WABASH COUNTY, Ind.–A Silver Lake man was shot and killed on Thursday by a police officer who was serving a search warrant.

State Police Sergeant Steven Glass says officers were called to a home at around 9 am on Crappie Road to serve a search warrant and multiple felony arrest warrants from two different counties.

“Upon arrival at the residence, a male subject identified as Dale White, 65, Silver Lake, IN, was located inside the residence. During the execution of the warrants, Mr. White was observed armed with a firearm, pointing it in the direction of the officers. In response, one officer discharged their weapon at least once, striking Mr. White,” said Glass.

White was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were hurt in the incident.

“No officers were injured in the incident. The officer involved in the shooting will be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. This is standard procedure for the Wabash City Police Department when an officer is involved in a shooting. The Indiana State Police is the lead agency in this investigation, assisted by the Wabash County Coroner’s Office and the Wabash County Prosecutor’s Office,” said Glass.