Indiana State Police conducting investigation into Officer involved shooting
At the request of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office and the Nashville Police Department, the Indiana State Police Bloomington District has been called to investigate an incident that led to an officer-involved shooting.
The preliminary investigation by Indiana State Police detectives revealed that on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at approximately 9pm, officers from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office and Nashville Police Department responded to a residence about a suicidal subject in rural Brown County. As officers made contact with the male outside of the residence, the man purportedly pointed a handgun toward the Officers. One of the officers fired at least one shot from their department-issued handgun hitting the subject. The subject was flown to an Indianapolis hospital for potentially life-threatening injuries and his current medical condition is unknown. No one else was injured in the incident.
The identity of the subject as well as the identity of the officers involved will be forthcoming. This is an active and ongoing criminal investigation by the Indiana State Police. Once the criminal investigation is complete, the investigation will be turned over to the Brown County Prosecutor for review and determination of charges, if any, to be filed.
* **All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Bloomington Little 500 Safety and Prevention
The Monroe County Emergency Management Office offers prevention and safety tips to help keep people safe during the festivities of the Bloomington Little 500. The Little 500 will take place this Friday, April 22nd and Saturday. April 23rd.
Follow these tips to help enjoy a safe weekend:
- Go to the events with other people. Don’t travel alone.
- Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watch for abnormal or suspicious activities.
- Have a good communication path with family members or friends who are not attending the event in case something takes place.
- Drink responsibly! Don’t overdrink, as this can become very dangerous and possibly even fatal!
- If you see anything suspicious or abnormal, report it immediately to Law Enforcement!
The Emergency Management Office is asking all event goers to be smart and alert. Enjoy the festivities and be safe!
City of Bloomington Utilities receives stormwater award
The City of Bloomington Utilities Department (CBU) has received the 2022 Education and Outreach Award from the Indiana Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management (INAFSM). Established in 2015, this award recognizes an outstanding program promoting the advancement of education regarding stormwater management. CBU was recognized specifically for its Residential Stormwater Grants Program.
CBU began the Residential Stormwater Grants (RSG) program in 2019 with $35,000 available during its first year. This amount has increased annually due to the overwhelming response from the community. People are noticing the effects of climate change – an increase of rainfall intensity and frequency interspersed with times of drought, leading to more drainage concerns such as loss of soil, shifting land, cracking foundations, water infiltration, and mold issues.
In order to help residential customers address stormwater drainage concerns on their single-family residential lots, RSG brings together various City departments and outside organizations. The program is funded through CBU’s stormwater fee because these projects benefit both the individual homeowner and the City’s entire stormwater system.
The Residential Stormwater Grants program is an innovative stormwater outreach effort that brings together many stakeholders to help homeowners with their drainage concerns while improving the City’s stormwater system.
Learn more about the Residential Stormwater Grants program
This Week in Hoosier History
1922 – Laptop computers were unknown a century ago. It was the age of the typewriter, and the public was offered what could be called a “laptop model.” It was the Corona #3 folding typewriter. Weighing only six pounds, the compact Corona folded over and fit easily into its carrying case. It became popular with traveling salesmen, students, and soldiers. This 1922 model was offered at $2 down and $4 a month, for a total of $50 – over $800 in today’s dollars.
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