Robbie L. Perez-suspect/Courtesy-BCSO
HOPE, Ind. – Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Hope Police Department officers responded Thursday, at around 11:25 p.m., to a report of a shooting in the 300 block of Elm Street in Hope.
A 36-year-old man as well as a two-year-old male child both suffered gunshot wounds and were transported to an Indianapolis area hospital by Lifeline. They continue to undergo medical evaluation and treatment. Their condition is unknown at this time.
The initial investigation suggests the shooting stems from a family dispute. Robbie L. Perez, 35, of Columbus has been identified as the suspect. The fugitive is possibly driving a silver Chevrolet HHR with Indiana license plate number TKQ614. Perez should be considered armed and dangerous and could possibly be in any of the surrounding counties around Bartholomew County, including Rush.
If you have any information as to the immediate whereabouts of Perez, notify your local law enforcement or call Det. Jason Lancaster at 812-565-5928.
This is a preliminary investigation. All persons are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
