Indiana State Trooper Murdered

It happened near Wabash-IN Thursday- on U.S. 24 after Master Trooper David Rich had stopped to check on a motorist in an S.U.V. who the trooper thought needed help.

When Trooper Rich approached the car- driven by Joseph M. Vultaggio Jr.- age 21- from Gaylord-MI.- Vultaggio shot Rich in the chest- killing him instantly.

Vultaggio then reloads the shotgun- then kills himself.

The Captain's condolences go out to Trooper Rich's family- friends and co-workers.

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