Crime
Daviess County Shooting Suspect Apprehended in Perry County Following Extensive Search
Perry County, IN – After an extensive search in a wooded area on Saturday morning, law enforcement successfully apprehended Alex J. Carlquist in the Oriole/Branchville area.
Authorities had been actively searching for 35-year-old Alexander J. Carlquist, who was wanted in connection with a shooting in Daviess County, Indiana.
The Indiana State Police (ISP), in coordination with local law enforcement agencies, initiated a manhunt in Perry County after receiving intelligence that Carlquist may have been in the area.
According to Daviess County Sheriff’s Office officials, the shooting occurred around 2:05 a.m. on Friday, February 16, near 15075 N US Highway 231.
Deputies responded to a call for assistance from Martin County, and upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical responders transported the victim to Daviess Community Hospital, where he was later transferred to another medical facility. Authorities have confirmed that the victim is currently in stable condition.
Investigators had reason to believe that Carlquist had connections to residents in Perry County, leading law enforcement to a property where the suspect was believed to be hiding. ISP Sgt.
John Davis confirmed that officials conducted a thorough search of the area before locating and taking Carlquist into custody.
Authorities previously issued a be-on-the-lookout alert, describing Carlquist as 5’11”, weighing 180 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
He was believed to be driving either a silver 2004 Jeep Liberty (license plate: CHJ385) or a silver 2009 Ford Focus (license plate: CPQ532). Law enforcement had warned the public that Carlquist was considered armed and dangerous.
Law enforcement officials are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the shooting.
The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with additional information regarding this case to contact them at 812-254-1060 or submit a tip via the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office mobile app.
More details will be released as the investigation develops.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.