A two-day manhunt of the shooter of an Orange County deputy sheriff has concluded tonight in Louisville, Kentucky.
This evening, State Police investigators and officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department were led to a home in the 3700 block of Wheeler Avenue in Louisville, attempting to locate Austin Schepers for his involvement in the shooting of Orange County Deputy Sheriff Zac Andry early Friday morning.
During the investigation on Wheeler Avenue, officers located Schepers.
While details regarding the confrontation remain under investigation, the confrontation resulted in Schepers being shot and killed at the scene by law enforcement.
The Louisville Metro Police Department will be providing additional information as to the involvement of their officers during the encounter with details as they can per their investigation.
There is no longer a threat to public safety regarding the manhunt for Schepers and the Blue Alert has been cancelled.
An account to benefit the family of Deputy Zach Andry has been established at Springs Valley Bank and Trust in French Lick, located at 8482 State Road 56 under, “Deputy Zach Andry & Family”.
Anyone can make a donation by stopping in the nearest Springs Valley Bank and Trust or calling 800-843-4947.
To locate a branch near you click the link below:
Donations can also be made through the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization here:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/
“Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy”
If you, your company or organization would like to help with other expenses, please contribute directly to the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation at:
Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, Inc.
1710 South 10th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 431-0755
