Gilardo Garcia Salinas, 39, was shot and killed during an apparent home invasion near U.S. 231 and North Cataract Road in Owen County, Indiana. On the evening of Wednesday, November 2, 2022, a 911 caller from his residence reported an active home invasion. Before deputies arrived, an exchange of gunfire took place between Salinas and two intruders. Deputies found Salinas outside his house with gunshot wounds; first responders attempted life-saving measures but he was pronounced dead at the scene by the Owen County Coroner’s Office.

The two suspects fled in a gray or blue passenger vehicle, direction unknown, and it was not immediately clear whether either was wounded. The Indiana State Police are leading the investigation, examining the scene and reviewing nearby video footage. No arrests have been announced. If anyone has information about the home invasion, the suspects, or the vehicle involved, please contact investigators.