Sheriff's deputy fatally shot by fleeing suspect in Indiana, police say

Boone County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Pickett was fatally killed in the line of duty on Friday, police said.  (Indiana State Police)

A Boone County Sheriff's deputy in Indiana was fatally shot Friday morning after attempting to apprehend a fleeing suspect, police said.

Jacob Pickett was critically wounded while assisting in the chase and later died, Indiana State Police confirmed in a statement.

Pickett is the first person killed in the line of duty from the Boone County Sheriff's Office since 1935, police said.

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