THPD Officer Was Justified In Shooting Earlier This Month

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Terre Haute, In. – Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt has ruled that Terre Haute Police Officer Adam Noel was justified in the shooting of 42-year old James Ready of Terre Haute during a domestic violence call earlier this month.  According Indiana State Police investigators Noel heard screams and cries for help after arriving. He forced his way inside of a room and saw Ready with a knife. Ready reportedly told Noel to “shoot me” and “kill me” several times. Noel told ready to drop the knife, but police said he refused. That’s when Ready reportedly moved toward Officer Noel and another person from the home with the knife. As Ready reportedly advanced toward Noel and the female victim Noel fired his weapon three times. Two of the rounds hit Ready, killing him. The woman inside of the home had already suffered several stab wounds from Ready. The prosecutor’s office said the investigation is ongoing but based on witnesses’ statements and Noel’s service record – the shooting was justified.