Death Investigation Underway After Man Dies in DNR Custody

West Terre Haute man dies after arrest by Indiana DNR officers

A Vigo County man died after being arrested by Indiana Department of Natural Resources officers.

Man dies after 'medical episode' while in custody of Indiana DNR

West Terre Haute man dies in custody after complaining of pain. "Medical episode" happens before his death. Investigation underway.

Death investigation underway after man dies in DNR custody

WEST TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A death investigation is underway after a man died in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division on Saturday. According to a news release from the Indiana State Police, 48-year-old Shane Hedden was taken into custody by the Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division on Saturday. The news release states he was taken into custody for resisting law enforcement. Whil…

State police will probe death of West Terre Haute man in DNR custody

Indiana State Police on Monday said they will investigate the Saturday death of man in custody of the Indiana Department of Conservation's law enforcement division.

Death Investigation Being Conducted After Individual in Custody Dies

The Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division has requested the assistance of the Indiana State Police concerning an investigation into the death of a man in their custody. 48-year-old Shane Hedden of West Terre Haute was taken into custody Saturday for resisting law enforcement. While in custody, Hedden complained of pain and was transported to a Terre Haute hospital. At the hospital, Hedden had a medical episode and was later pr…

State Police investigating in-custody death in Vigo County

VIGO CO. — Indiana State Police are conducting a death investigation following the passing of an individual who was in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division. The incident occurred on Friday, June 28. The deceased has been identified as Shane Hedden, 48, of West Terre Haute. Hedden was reportedly taken into custody on charges of resisting law enforcement. While in custody, he complained of pain and was transp…