Police: Brookville man shot wife, shot at cop while walking
A southeastern Indiana man allegedly shot and critically wounded his wife before later shooting at an officer as the suspect walked outside in the bitter cold carrying a child, police said.
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Man convicted in 2020 Boone Co. crash that paralyzed motorist
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Jan. 6 panel prepares to unveil final report on insurrection
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