Indiana homeowner killed after exchanging gunfire with home invaders.

[SEIndSAM]

Indiana homeowner killed after exchanging gunfire with home invaders

Indiana man who exchanged gunfire with two suspects who invaded his home was killed on Wednesday, according to the Owen County Sheriff's Department.

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Indiana man was injured when Owen County Sheriff's Department officers arrived on the scene, and ultimately died.​

An Owen County, Indiana homeowner died during a home invasion on Wednesday night after exchanging gunfire with the two suspects.

Officers with the Owen County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of an active home invasion just before 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday and when they arrived, they found homeowner Gilardo Garcia Salinas, 39, injured and outside of the home.

The Indiana State Police car leaves the scene of the crime. (Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Salinas was administered first aid, but it was unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene by the Owen County Coroner’s Office.

A preliminary investigation found Salinas and two suspects exchanged gunfire during the home invasion, and by the time responding officers arrived, the suspects had fled.

According to a press release from the Indiana State Police Bloomington District, which is handling the investigation, the two suspects left in an unknown direction in a gray or blue passenger vehicle.

Police caution tape blocks the entrance to the site. (JEFF DEAN/AFP via Getty Images)

The make and model of the vehicle are unknown, the release read, and it is unknown whether the suspects were injured.

Part of the investigation includes obtaining video footage from nearby locations, which State Police said is underway, as are follow-ups with leads.

The department said it did not believe the public is in any danger.

While the investigation is ongoing, police ask anyone with information about the matter to call the Indiana State Police Bloomington Post at 812-332-4411 and ask for Detective Ian Matthews.

 

[Expat]

Hopefully they catch them. Apparently murdering home invaders aren’t a threat though according to popo.

 

[bobzilla]

“The department said it did not believe the public is in any danger”

Really? People are breaking into houses and shooting people but no one is in danger?

 

[blain]

“The department said it did not believe the public is in any danger”

Really? People are breaking into houses and shooting people but no one is in danger?

To be fair, the department said "it did not believe the public is in any danger".
Evidently walking or driving around on the streets wasn't a problem.
It's when you go back home and enter your house that's the danger.
Inside your own home, with all those scary weapons of war is where the real danger lies.

 

[indyjohn]

Considering the area and considering the time of day (night), I suspect the robbers were after something specific. The original story suggests there was another party present with the homeowner.

Both pics in the OP are out of context.

 

[ljk]

Drug deal gone bad?

 

[xwing]

Any more info available? Was this a random home invasion, or was the homeowner involved in some things (e.g. drugs) that increased his chances of becoming a victim?

 

[pute62]

I'll wait for the Paul Harvey version to come out

 

[Denny347]

Interesting that they shoehorn an IMPD crime scene as one involved in this story. If you find yourself having to use your pistol to defend yourself, be prepared to also get shot. Recently, I responded to a "internet sale" robbery where they buyer was set up by the seller. Buyer arrives to buy whatever was advertised and was robbed at gunpoint. Buyer was also armed (total innocent here and no nefarious activity on his part) and drew, fired at the suspect. Suspect took nearly a dozen hits, victim took 3ish. Suspect lived and without not really any worse for wear. Victim had to have organs removed, resected, with permanent disability. Sad. Defending your life is a dirty job that you might not survive.

 

[model1994]

came here to see if this was posted yet. it happened in my neck of the woods but can't find more specifics or better details.

 

[LtScott14]

Sorry to hear of the loss during a Home Invasion. Does anyone not take this event as a reason to not keep firearms and cellphone handy in our homes?
Police response takes time, that you may not get, in time. Stay vigilant. Stay armed.