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:

Update on Orange County Deputy Shooting; Additional Photos

The investigation into the Friday morning shooting of Orange County Deputy Sheriff Zac Andry remains under investigation, and the Indiana State Police continues to ask for the assistance from the public.

ISP Master Trooper Phillip Hensley conducted a press conference earlier today and updated information on the shooting and the suspect.

Below are additional photos of 33-year-old Austin Schepers, who is still at large. 

Friday morning after midnight, Deputy Zac Andry checked on a Pontiac Grand Prix sitting partially in the roadway at the intersection of US150 and SR56 in Orange County. 

As Deputy Andry was speaking with the driver, 33-year-old Austin Schepers, who shot Andry multiple times, including in the head. 

Schepers and a female passenger in the Pontiac fled the scene. 

Andry was found and was transported to University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY. 

He is presently listed in critical but stable condition. 

Orange County Sheriff Davy Henderson continues to ask the public for their positive thoughts and well-wishes towards Andry and his family as he continues to fight towards recovery.

The female passenger with Schepers was located near Orangeville Friday morning around 8:00 and was taken into custody. 

Schepers has since remained at large.

Investigators believe Schepers is presently in the New Albany, Indiana area in Floyd County, and within the Kentuckiana radius.  Schepers is armed and dangerous; investigators are asking that if anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of Schepers that they contact 911 with the information. 

Schepers is 5 foot 7 inches tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds. 

He has numerous tattoos on his person, including his head, neck, face, arms, and body.  The Indiana State Police, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and all assisting agencies in this matter remain dedicated towards locating Schepers and bringing him into custody.