Troopers were called to the rest stop along I-64. The officer reportedly was not able to reason with Taylor Ware, and he beat the officer during a fight. A police dog was sicced on Ware, and a Santa Claus officer arrived and tried to use a Taser. Troopers say the officers were still not able to subdue Ware, and he began choking the dog with one hand while grabbing the Taser with the other and trying to shock the officer. Ware died after being restrained. Details as to why the police were called were withheld by police.
Victim's Name: Taylor Joseph Ware
Agency Responsible: Indiana State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: White
Date of Death: August 25, 2019
County: Spencer
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Threat Level: attack
Geography: Rural