HUNTERTOWN, Ind. (WOWO) – A man is dead after being shot by police in Huntertown on Tuesday afternoon. The Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded to a home in the 2700 block of Ascension Court in Huntertown just before 2:30 p.m. A caller indicated they were armed with a gun and suffering a mental health crisis. Officers arrived on scene and attempted to speak with the subject to de-escalate the situation. The subject exited the residence at one point, armed with a gun, then went back inside. Shortly after 3:30 p.m., the Allen County SWAT Team and the Crisis Negotiation Team were both sent to the scene. A half hour later, the subject exited the residence again and was armed with a gun. One Allen County Sheriff’s Department Officer discharged their firearm, striking the subject. Officers on scene rendered medical aid to the subject, who was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The subject involved in the investigation was confirmed to be an adult male. This incident remains under investigation. The post Police shoot armed man in Huntertown appeared first on WOWO News/Talk 92.3 FM and 1190 AM.