THE FOLLOWING IS AN INDIANA STATE POLICE RELEASE
Vermillion County – At the request of Sheriff Mike Holtcamp, detectives from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post are investigating an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred around 8:40 a.m. on April 23, 2025, near the 700 block in Dana, Indiana.
At approximately 6:45 a.m., the Vermillion County Sheriff’s Department and the Indiana State Police were dispatched to a residence in Dana, Indiana, following a report of a man pointing a firearm at another individual. Upon arrival, officers assumed defensive positions as a male subject exited the residence while brandishing a firearm. Sheriff Mike Holtcamp then requested assistance of the Terre Haute Police Department’s Special Response Team.
When the Special Response Team arrived, the male subject was found outside of the residence, visibly armed. The male subject then pointed this weapon directly at officers, prompting one officer to fire his weapon, striking the male subject. The Terre Haute Special Response Trauma Team immediately provided medical aid. The male subject was transported to a hospital in Clinton, where he subsequently died from his injuries.
The identity of the deceased is Michael Landers, age 57, Dana, Indiana. Family has been notified.
The officer involved in this incident has been placed on administrative leave, which is customary in officer-involved shootings.
The investigation is being conducted by Indiana State Police Detectives Ryan Winters and Don Curtis with the assistance of Sergeant Michael Featherling, CSI Sergeant Tim Rader, and CSI Michael Organ of the Putnamville State Police Post.
Assisting Agencies: Terre Haute Police Department Special Response Team, Vermillion County Sheriff’s Department, Clinton City Police Department, Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, and Vermillion County Prosecutor’s Office.
This is an active and ongoing Indiana State Police investigation. There is no further information to be released at this time. Upon completion of their investigation, Indiana State Police detectives will submit a full report of the incident to the Vermillion County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
