A compilation of daily news articles from around the United States about deaths (including both people and animals) that appear to occur in the context of a past or present intimate relationship, focusing on 2009-present. (NOTE: this blog is limited to incidents that appear in the media and are captured by our search terms. We recognize this is not an exhaustive portrayal of all deaths resulting from intimate violence.) When is society going to realize intimate violence makes victims of us all?
Monday, January 16, 2012
Putnamville, IN: Police Shoot Domestic Dispute Suspect
Indiana State Police say that an officer was involved in a shooting late Sunday night after responding to the scene of a domestic dispute near Putnamville by County Road 1050 Westand 300 South. The suspect has been identified as 38 year old William Williams of Reelsville. Williams had barricaded himself inside the master bathroom of the house. He allegedly attacked the officer with a knife after exiting the bathroom. Williams continued his attack after an officer attempted to stun him with an electronic device. According to Sergeant Joe Watts of the Indiana State Police, officers opened fire on the suspect after the suspect had pinned an officer nearly to the floor. Williams was later pronounced dead at the scene. An officer was taken to a local hospital for treatment, but his injuries are not life threatening.
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