Detectives with the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division have completed their interviews of the officers involved in this incident. At the request of the Munster Police Department, the following information is being released. The officer that fired his weapon was Officer Brett Scheffel, a 10 1/2 year veteran of the Munster Police Department. Per department policy, Officer Scheffel will remain on administrative leave until the investigation is complete and the Lake County Prosecutor's Office has an opportunity to review the report.
No further information will be released.
Original release is below.
*Update- Charges Filed*ISP Requested to Investigate Officer Involved Shooting in Munster
Detectives with the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division have filed the following charges against Roy Viverette, the suspect involved in the Munster officer involved shooting that took place on February 1st.
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon- Level 4 Felony
- Criminal Recklessness- Level 6 Felony
- Resisting Law Enforcement- Level 6 Felony
- Auto Theft- Level 6 Felony
- Theft- Class A Misdemeanor
All suspects are presumed to be innocent until/unless proven guilty in court.
Original news release and Viverette mug photo below.
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Munster- The Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division Lowell Post was requested by the Munster Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting. Preliminary investigation shows that at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers with the Munster Police Department were in the area of Ridge Rd and Manor Ave. attempting to locate a stolen vehicle. The officers located a stolen black 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee in the Mobile gas station located at 323 Ridge Rd.
When the officers drove into the parking lot of the gas station, the suspect got into the Jeep and proceeded to ram the police cars with his vehicle. An officer then fired his weapon at the suspect, striking the windshield of the Jeep. The suspect exited the Jeep and ran west from the gas station. Officers pursued the suspect on foot and a taser was deployed resulting in the suspect being placed into custody. The suspect was rendered first aid at the scene and transported to a local hospital for medical clearance prior to being transported to the Lake County Jail.
The suspect has been identified as Roy Viverette, 30, from Hammond, IN. Mr. Viverette also has an active full extradition warrant out of Cook County, IL. for numerous offenses in Illinois.
Questions regarding the duty status of the officer involved in this incident should be directed to the Munster Police Department.
*All suspects are presumed innocent until/unless proven guilty in court.
