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Ivan Wade Flowers, 65, was shot and killed at his Kennard, Indiana, home on November 29, 2021. Family members were in the house at the time.

Investigators identified 34-year-old Benjamin Petry of North Vernon as the suspect and described Petry and Flowers as acquaintances; the shooting was not considered random. Law enforcement circulated a suspect and vehicle description, and Rushville officers later located a matching vehicle at a Speedway on North Main Street. When officers attempted to engage Petry after he left the store, he allegedly drew a handgun and aimed it at them. Both officers fired, striking Petry, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. The two officers were placed on administrative leave pending investigation.

What information might help clarify the motive or the events leading up to that knock at the door?