Police responded to a disturbance. A person, who had threatened suicide, was firing shots from inside a house shortly before noon. Officers arriving reportedly could see gunshots being fired from the windows and doors of the home and began evacuating nearby residents to safety. The man, Keith Scales, shot several vehicles during the incident, including a police vehicle. Scales allegedly raised a high-powered rifle toward officers, and officers shot and killed Scales.
Agency: Carmel Police Department
Motive: Mental health (suicidal), shooting
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: Yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Keith Scales
Death Date: January 31, 2021
County: Hamilton
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 60
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing