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Crime
Man kills woman, injures another before suicide at busy I-65 exit near Lowell, Indiana
✍️ nwitimes.com
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 05:44 PM
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A man opened fire at a busy I-65 highway exit near Lowell, Indiana, killing a woman, wounding another person, and then taking his own life, authorities said.
Police responded to reports of gunfire at a heavily traveled exit of Interstate 65 near the town of Lowell, Indiana. Witnesses said a single shooter emerged from a vehicle and began firing at people in the vicinity. The incident unfolded in the early afternoon, prompting a rapid deployment of emergency services.
The attack resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to another individual who was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Both victims were identified as local residents, though their names have not yet been released pending notification of families.
After the shooting, the suspect turned the weapon on himself, ending the deadly encounter with a self‑inflicted gunshot. Law enforcement officials secured the scene and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the motive behind the assault.
State police have launched a full inquiry, reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have asked anyone with additional information to come forward.
The attack resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to another individual who was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Both victims were identified as local residents, though their names have not yet been released pending notification of families.
After the shooting, the suspect turned the weapon on himself, ending the deadly encounter with a self‑inflicted gunshot. Law enforcement officials secured the scene and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the motive behind the assault.
State police have launched a full inquiry, reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have asked anyone with additional information to come forward.