The victim of the shooting that occurred early yesterday morning on John Deere Road in Dupont, Indiana has been positively identified as Dustin B. Lindner, age 35, Georgetown, Kentucky.
Lindner was found deceased in the yard of a residence shortly after 4:00 am on June 22, 2021, when Jefferson County Deputies arrived on the scene after receiving a call of shots being fired.
Lindner’s family has been notified.
The investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time.
Shortly after 4:00 am Monday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department received a 9-1-1 call stating that shots were fired at a residence in the 8000 Block of North John Deere Road near Dupont, Indiana.
Deputies responded to the address and located an adult male, who had sustained a gunshot wound, lying in the yard of the residence.
Lindner was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.
Indiana State Police Investigators were soon requested to lead the investigation.
The initial investigation indicates that an altercation at the residence led to shots being fired.
Lindner was shot at least one time and died as a result of injuries he sustained.
At this time, no arrests have been made.
Detectives believe the incident was not random and do not believe there is a threat to the general public at this time.
The investigation is ongoing and active at this time.
The Indiana State Police was assisted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana Conservation Officers, and the Jefferson County Prosecutor’s Office.
