SALEM, Ind. – Detectives with the Indiana State Police (ISP) in Sellersburg are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred just past Midnight on Sunday morning in Salem.
The Salem Police Department, along with ISP Troopers, responded to a 9-1-1 call advising that a male had been shot inside a house in the 500 block of North College Avenue in Salem. When officers entered the residence, they discovered a wounded adult male lying on the floor.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Another male, 24-year-old Blake Howard Henry of Salem, and two adult females were also in the house. All three were taken to the Washington County Justice Center for questioning.
ISP detectives believe the preliminary investigation shows the shooting was the result of a domestic incident. Henry was arrested, charged with murder, and incarcerated at the Washington County Jail.
The deceased has been identified as 29-year-old Jacob Richard Mitchell of Salem.
This is an ongoing investigation. Detectives and crime scene technicians remained at the scene for several hours.
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