A burglary suspect died late Wednesday after running from police and jumping into a Shepherdsville subdivision pond, claiming he couldn’t swim, according to Kentucky State Police.
According State Police, the Shepherdsville Police responded to a report of a burglary in progress at a home on Landmark Court about 11:24 pm Wednesday (1/18). Officer Matthew Johnson saw a man matching the suspect’s description walking near the home where the burglary was reported. Police said Johnson tried to make contact with the man, later identified as Shawn L. Gabaree, 28, of Shepherdsville, but Gabaree immediately began to run. Johnson chased Gabaree on foot, and instructed him several times to stop, but he did not.
Both men ran into the Mallard Lake Subdivision where Gabaree ran into a pond. Johnson ordered Gabaree to come out of the water, but he refused. Police said Gabaree stated he could not swim and then went underwater. Officer Johnson went into the water after him, but was unable to locate the man.
Gabaree’s body was later recovered by the Louisville Metro Police Department’s dive team. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
You must be logged in to post a comment.