UPDATE: Identity of Sword-Wielding Suspect that Stole Police Cruiser in Warrick County Released [VIDEO]

UPDATE

Sgt. Todd Ringle with the Indiana State Police says the suspect, Nina Adalina Devillez of Santa Claus, was first spotted driving erratically in front of Walmart. When Chandler police attempted to pull him over, he refused to stop. After crashing his vehicle, Devillez reportedly got out and confronted the officer, who then fired his weapon, striking the suspect.

Despite being injured, Devillez managed to steal the officer’s cruiser and led police on a high-speed chase, reaching speeds over 120 miles per hour. He eventually crashed into an open field and took off on foot. Officers were able to tase and detain him. He’s currently being treated at Owensboro Health Hospital.

Schools on Lockdown this Morning

This morning, I was driving to work and got a call from the Warrick County School Corp that all the schools were on a lockdown due to "police shooting" in the county.

I thought, "Oh, someone is having a bad day," and when I got the "all clear" call, I didn't think much more about it until I got to work...

Suspect Steals Police Cruiser

That's when I opened up my Facebook app, and the first thing that was there to greet me was a video taken by Brian Richardson in the Community of Chandler Facebook group. 

It showed a standoff between police and a suspect wearing a motorcycle helmet and carrying a sword. The person then steals the officer's SUV and took off toward Boonville.

A wild ride, for sure.

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Suspect Has Been Apprehended

14 News is reporting that the suspect claimed to have been shot and crashed the SUV near Hillbilly's Convenience Store in Daviess County, KY. They also reported the suspect has been apprehended. The school lockdown has been lifted.

Watch the video and hear the audio here. 

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