UPDATE: Terre Haute Man Arrested For The Shooting
UPDATE:
Criminal charges have been filed against a Terre Haute man arrested Wednesday in connection to the killing of longtime police detective and FBI Task Force Officer Greg Ferency at a federal building.
Shane Meehan, 44, faces charges of murder of a federal agent, which carries a penalty up to lif the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
Court records say Meehan drove his pickup truck to the FBI building on 1st Street on Wednesday afternoon and threw a Molotov cocktail toward the building.
Ferency walked outside shortly after, and documents say Meehan shot him. A special agent with the FBI ran out of the building next and “engaged in a gun battle” with Meehan, who was shot twice. Meehan got back inside his truck and drove away. Police found him being treated for his gunshot wounds at Vigo County Regional Hospital.
Authorities recovered a gun, three Molotov cocktails and additional ammunition in Meehan's truck, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Ferency died shortly after being shot. The Terre Haute Police Department identified him as a 30-year veteran with the department and an FBI Task Force officer since 2010.
The motive behind the shooting is unclear.
Officials with the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed to IndyStar that Meehan was employed as a correction officer in the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute from 2005 to 2017
Original Story Posted Yesterday
Facebook Statement From Terre Haute Police Department Regarding Fallen Officer
Detective Greg Ferency, a 30 year Veteran with the Terre Haute Police Department was shot and killed today in the line of duty. Detective Ferency was assigned to the FBI Taskforce on behalf of the Terre Haute Police Department. The FBI is leading this investigation. Please keep the Ferency family in your prayers. Thank you for all of the kind emails, posts, and calls. It is truly appreciated.
This Story Will Be Updated As Details Become Available
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