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Suspect Killed After Stolen Truck Hits Injured Indiana Sergeant

7/11/2026

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Kevin W. Meyers was found dead Westville after a chase that began when his stolen Ford F-150 hit Indiana State Police Sergeant Justin Heflin at a Speedway near Michigan City.
Sergeant Heflin was wounded by gunfire.
State police used drones, K-9 units and about 100 officers, including SWAT, to find the suspect.
It was third officer shooting in northwest Indiana since May 22, after attacks on a deputy and a trooper.

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Kevin W. Meyers was found dead Westville after a chase that began when his stolen Ford F-150 hit Indiana State Police Sergeant Justin Heflin at a Speedway near Michigan City.
Sergeant Heflin was wounded by gunfire.
State police used drones, K-9 units and about 100 officers, including SWAT, to find the suspect.
It was third officer shooting in northwest Indiana since May 22, after attacks on a deputy and a trooper.