PERRY COUNTY, Ind. — Visitation and funeral services have been set for a police sergeant killed in a shooting at a southern Indiana hospital July 3.
The suspect was also killed.
Tell City Sgt. Heather Glenn was investigating a domestic dispute between 34-year-old Sean Hubert, of Tell City, and a woman. Indiana State Police said the victim made it to Perry County Memorial Hospital to be treated for her injuries, and that's where Glenn spoke with her.
Glenn and fellow Tell City officers then left the hospital to search for Hubert.
In the early morning hours of July 3, the victim told hospital staff that Hubert was on his way to the hospital.
Around 1 a.m., officers with the Tell City Police Department, Perry County Sheriff's Office and Cannelton Police Department responded to the hospital.
According to ISP, Glenn tried to arrest Hubert, but he refused. Police said Glenn then tried to use a stun gun, but it was ineffective.
“During a brief struggle, Hubert produced a firearm and Sgt. Glenn was shot,” state police said. “Officers with the Tell City Police Department and Cannelton Police Department returned fire and shot Hubert.”
The shooting happened inside the hospital, near the emergency room, Sgt. John Davis told The Associated Press.
“They did not know he was armed,” Davis said.
Police confirmed Glenn and Hubert died from their injuries.
Glenn had worked for the Perry County Sheriff's Office and Tell City Police Department for nearly 20 years.
“Our police department suffered a tremendous loss,” Police Chief Derrick Lawalin said. “We lost a dear colleague, a dear friend. Sgt. Glenn — she’s a cornerstone of our department.”
Police said she was a well-respected officer and pillar in her community.
"Sgt. Glenn was a good friend to everyone and will be sadly missed, but not forgotten," said Lawalin said.
Lawalin also offered “thoughts and prayers” for Hubert’s family.
Visitation for Glenn will take place Sunday, July 9 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT and Monday, July 10 from 9 a.m. CT until the service time at the Tell City Auxiliary Gym.
A funeral service will be held Monday, July 10 at 10 a.m. CT at the Tell City High School Auditorium, with a burial service to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Tell City.
Memorial fund established
An account to benefit the family of Sgt. Heather Glenn has been established at German American Bank, Tell City, Indiana.
Checks can be payable to "Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation Inc." A note in the memo of the check can say that it is for the "Sgt. Heather Glenn Endowment."
Anyone can make a donation by stopping in the nearest German American Bank or mailing a check to the following address:
German American Bank
PO Box 248
Tell City, IN 47586
Donations can also be made through the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, at this link.
Those who want to help with funeral expenses can contribute directly to the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation by calling 317-431-0755 or mailing a check to the following address:
Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, Inc.
1710 S. 10th St.
Noblesville, IN 46060
Gov. Holcomb issued a statement in response to the shooting.
"Another officer has fallen victim to the senseless act of violence. I urge Hoosiers to remember Tell City Police Sgt. Heather Glenn who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of others. She dedicated nearly 20 years to serving the citizens of Perry County and Tell City and now her family needs our love and support more than ever," Holcomb said. "Janet and I will hold her loved ones in our hearts during this painful time as they try and find peace and solace.”
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch also put out a statement in honor of Glenn:
“Tragically, another police officer in Indiana has been killed in the line of duty in less than a week. My heart goes out to Sgt. Heather Glenn’s family. I will keep the Perry County Hospital staff, the Tell City Police Department and Officer Glenn’s family in my prayers."
Tell City, population 7,500, is 150 miles south of Indianapolis, along the Ohio River.