Indiana State Police news release
A Liberty woman was shot and killed after approaching police officer with a knife.
Shortly before 1 a.m., early Friday morning, February 26, the Union County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call reporting a woman walking in the middle of US 27 south of Liberty. Liberty police officer Lorenzo Shepler responded to the area. Upon his arrival, he observed a woman standing in the middle of the highway. When Officer Shepler approached the woman and attempted to move her out of highway, the woman began to resist and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the woman retrieved a knife and advanced towards the officer. Officer Shepler fired multiple rounds from his duty weapon, striking the woman at least one time.
The woman was flown by medical helicopter to Kettering Ohio Medical Center. She later died from her injuries sustained from the shooting. She has been identified as Maggie A. Dickerson, 29, Liberty.
Officer Lorenzo Shepler is a two-year veteran of the Liberty Police Department. He sustained minor injuries during the struggle. He has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
At the request of the Liberty Police Chief and the Union County Sheriff, the Indiana State Police will investigate the shooting. Once complete, the findings will be forwarded to the Union County Prosecutor.
