LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Indiana State Police are investigating after an officer-involved shooting that happened in North Vernon, IN.
According to a news release from ISP, investigation began shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening when officers were called to Thomas Street in North Vernon for a report of a disturbance.
Officers from North Vernon Police Department and Jennings County Sheriff's Office found a woman inside the house in the bathroom.
Rachel Blake, 23, was holding a large knife.
The officers repeatedly told her to drop the knife and used tasers in an attempt to disarm her, according to the news release.
She started to walk towards to officers with the knife, when two officers from the North Vernon Police Department fired their guns - shooting Blake at least once.
EMS was immediately called to the scene, but she was soon pronounced dead by the Jennings County Coroner's Office.
All involved officers have been placed on administrative leave.
The investigation is ongoing.
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