Suspect in shooting of southern Indiana deputy killed by police in Louisville, police say

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The suspect in the shooting of a southern Indiana deputy was shot and killed by police on Saturday night, according to Indiana State Police.

Indiana State Police said Austin Schepers, 33, shot Orange County Sheriff's Deputy Zac Andry during a traffic stop on Highway 150 near West Baden on Friday at 12:30 a.m.

Police were searching for Schepers ever since the shooting happened. He was believed to be in New Albany or the greater Louisville area.

ISP said police located Schepers in the 3700 block of Wheeler Avenue, near Interstate 264, in the backyard of a home.

LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey said Schepers shot at officers. Multiple LMPD officers and U.S. Marshals deputies returned fire.

Austin Schepers 2.jpg — A photo of Austin Schepers who is accused of shooting an Orange County Sheriff's Deputy. (Source: ISP)

Schepers died at the scene.

There was a heavy police presence in the area.

No police officers or people in the area were injured in the shooting, according to police.

Humphrey said there is body-worn camera footage from the shooting. LMPD plans to release the footage within 10 business days.

Police said Saturday that Schepers shot Andry four times and left him lying in the roadway. According to ISP Master Trooper Philip Hensley, Andry underwent surgery Friday morning and the surgeon was "very pleased with the outcome." He is currently in critical but stable condition.

Anyone with information to call LMPD's Crime Tip Line at 502-574-LMPD (5673). Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the department's Crime Tip Portal by clicking here.

🚨ALERT: Heavy police presence in the area of the 3700 block of Wheeler Ave. here in #Louisville. Please avoid the area due to a critical investigation. Updates will be here on "X" #LMPD pic.twitter.com/clOVFzKjZi
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