Tragic Armed Standoff Claims Two Lives in Harlan
A tense standoff in Harlan ended in tragedy, claiming the lives of two individuals, including a 36-year-old suspect. As the community grapples with the aftermath, questions linger about what led to this early morning incident. Read on for further details.
A tragic incident occurred in Harlan early Thursday morning, resulting in the death of a 36-year-old man following an armed standoff with law enforcement.
According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 4:30 a.m. to a welfare check near College Place and Pine Street. Upon arrival, an armed standoff ensued with suspect David Plagmann.
During negotiations, Plagmann made aggressive movements, prompting deputies to fire shots. Despite life-saving efforts at the scene, he was later pronounced dead at Myrtue Medical Center.
Authorities also discovered 31-year-old Alexis Martin deceased at the location. The deputy involved is currently on administrative leave, a standard procedure during investigations.
This incident has deeply affected the Harlan community, and updates are expected as the investigation unfolds. For more details, please visit the original article: Harlan Online.
