LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Indiana State Police identified the Orange County Sheriff's Deputy that was shot Friday morning.
According to Indiana State Police, Zac Andry stopped around 12:30 a.m. when he noticed a car pulled over on the side of Highway 150 and Indiana State Road 56 near West Baden.
During the stop, ISP said Andry suspected criminal activity and asked Austin Schepers, 33, to step out of the car. That's when police said Schepers shot the deputy and sped off.
Austin Schepers, 33, was wanted in connection to a shooting of an Orange County sheriff's deputy. (Photos from Indiana State Police) Jan. 3, 2025
At last report, Andry was taken to UofL Health Hospital in downtown Louisville.
"He is armed and dangerous, so ... if somebody comes knocking on your door, don't answer the door if you do not know who it is," ISP Sgt. John Davis said.
He was last seen driving a silver 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix with the Indiana license plate CRT921. ISP said in an update around 8 a.m. Friday that Schepers' vehicle was located in the Orangeville area, which is about 10 miles north of West Baden.
Anyone with information about Schepers is asked to call 911, or the Indiana State Police Bloomington Post at 812-332-4411.
Andry's current condition is unknown at this time.
An official fund was set up for Andry and his family. The account to benefit his family has been established at Springs Valley Bank and Trust in French Lick, located at 8482 State Road 56 under, "Deputy Zac Andry and Family."
Anyone can make a donation at the nearest Springs Valley Bank and Trust or call 800-843-4947. Click here to find your nearest location.
You can also donate directly through the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation. Click here for more information.
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