Police Shoot Suspect; Find Woman Dead in Hendricks County

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — A man was shot and killed by police after a domestic disturbance in Hendricks County on Monday. A woman was also found dead at the scene.

The Hendricks County Coroner’s Office has identified them as Brian Branagin, 51, and Laura Branagin, 52. Officials say the two were married.

According to Indiana State Police, Hendricks County deputies were called to a home on East Edgewood Drive around 1 p.m. for a reported domestic disturbance. When deputies arrived, they found Brian Branagin outside the home.

Investigators say he went in and out of the house several times. At one point, he came outside with a long gun and pointed it at officers.

Deputies called for backup, and officers from Brownsburg, Danville, Plainfield, and Avon responded to the scene. Police say the situation ended when six officers opened fire, killing Brian Branagin at the scene.

After the shooting, officers searched the home and did not find anyone inside. They later found Laura Branagin in a grassy area outside the home. She had serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators also found personal belongings burning on the property, but have not said whether the fire is connected to the case.

Indiana State Police is leading the investigation.