Police said a trooper had tagged an abandoned black Chevrolet Tahoe SUV shortly before 4 p.m. on U.S. 231. That same trooper was driving on the same highway around 6:30 p.m. and saw a white Dodge car had pulled up in front of the Tahoe and had the hood open. The trooper reportedly walked up to Rightsell while giving commands, and Rightsell allegedly grabbed a gun. The trooper shot and killed Rightsell.
Victim's Name: Glenn A. Rightsell
Agency Responsible: Indiana State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 56
Race: White
Date of Death: December 28, 2018
County: Montgomery
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Washington Post Database ID: 4336
Geography: Rural