HARRISON COUNTY, Ind. — A police chase, which started in Kentucky, ended in Harrison Co., Ind. with one woman dead and her husband in critical condition. The incident happened February 16 near the intersection of State Road 135 and Highway 62.
According to the Harrison Co. Sheriff’s Office, the suspects are Alisha Star Lewis, 32, and Brandon Lewis, 34, from Mammoth Cave, Ky.
Officials said the chase began with a stolen SUV in Breckinridge Co. and came to a stop in Harrison Co. where authorities used stop sticks. Once stopped, at least one of the suspects fired on officers, and officers fired back. Both suspects were armed.
Alisha was pronounced dead at the scene. Harrison Co. authorities said she took her own life.
"An autopsy has been completed and the preliminary findings are that she has a self-inflicted gunshot wound to her right temple," said Harrison County Sheriff Nick Smith.
Brandon was taken to UofL hospital where he remains in critical condition.
Following the incident, Sheriff Nick Smith said, “We are thankful that the officers utilized their training to return fire and safely go home to their families. On Monday he called the incident a 'tragic moment.'
"Our hearts go out to the families who have a loved one that took her own life, and for the gentleman that's still in the hospital, we pray for those families," said Smith.
Some neighbors nearby are commending their local law enforcement.
"I feel safe today that our sheriff took care of it. I feel very safe," said Mary Morgan who lives in Corydon near where the chase ended. "Before they even got to this intersection they caught them. They didn't even get in our town, they got caught. I feel safe."
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