Vigo Co. road rage incident leads to late-night police chase

VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– What initially began as a road rage incident in southern Vigo County led to a police chase on Saturday night.

35-year-old Dustin L. Roecker of Bloomington is being charged with attempted murder, criminal recklessness, resisting law enforcement and auto theft in connection to the incident.

According to a release from the Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, authorities were called to the scene of a shooting around 10 p.m. on Candlewood Circle. Roecker, who was driving a red truck, had followed another vehicle to the area. Once the driver got out of his vehicle, Roecker drove his truck into the man. The individual responded by shooting at Roecker, who then fled on foot.

A short time later, the release states that Indiana State Police initiated a chase with a car near the scene, which was later determined to be stolen by Roecker. The pursuit went into Sullivan County, where he was eventually apprehended. He was transported to the hospital to be treated for gunshot wounds and injuries that stemmed from the crash.

According to police, it was determined Roecker was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and preliminary information indicates that he had no relationship or previous interactions with the people that he followed.

The male victim was transported to the hospital for leg injuries, and a female passenger was also taken to the hospital for minor injuries. The investigation remains ongoing.

Dustin L. Roecker Mugshot (provided by Vigo County Sheriff’s Department)

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