MARION, Ind. — A suspect was killed following a police-involved shooting in Marion on Saturday.
Marion Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of 7th and Boots streets, near the Marion Public Library, on Aug. 26 after a report of shots fired.
After receiving a description of the suspect, officers eventually located a man who matched the description. The suspect was later identified as 29-year-old Casey J. Barlow, of Marion. Barlow was allegedly found by police while holding a gun in his hand.
Police said they chased Barlow on foot for a couple of blocks before Barlow stopped in the 600 block of South Branson Street. Barlow was reportedly given "multiple orders" to put down his gun. Eventually, police said, Barlow put the gun down.
Officers then attempted to arrest Barlow before he reached into his left pocket, revealing a second gun. Barlow was then tased by officers.
While Barlow was being tased, he allegedly pointed the second gun in the direction of officers. That's when an officer allegedly shot Barlow.
After disarming Barlow, officers reportedly began giving him medical aid. He was transported via ambulance to Marion Health, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 2:30 p.m.
The Marion Police Department has requested Indiana State Police take over the investigation. The officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, pending the results of the investigation.