Indiana Law Enforcement Honor Slain Deputy Shot During Chase

LEBANON, IN — Dozens of police officers and supporters of law enforcement saluted and followed the hearse carrying the flag-draped body of Boone County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Pickett Monday morning from St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis to the Marion County coroner's office, AP News reports. Police vehicles and motorcycles could be seen behind the hearse for miles. Indiana State Police and Boone County Sheriff officials reported Pickett's death Friday, hours after he had been shot during a police pursuit that morning.

Deputy Pickett was shot while running after a suspect in Lebanon, assisting Lebanon Police officials who had just served a search warrant on a 28-year-old woman.

Pickett was kept alive for hours so his organs could be donated.

Three men were taken into police custody, including a 21-year-old man - Anthony Bumgarht- who is in jail on a preliminary murder charge in Pickett’s killing.

More on Friday's incident:

• Police, Governor React To Boone Co. Sheriff Deputy's Death
• Boone County Sheriff's Deputy Dies After Shooting During Pursuit

Deputy Pickett’s partner ‘Brik’ stopped by to see the memorial today. It’s absolutely breathtaking to see the outreach & support from the Boone County Communtiy & beyond#DeputyPickett #RestEasyWarrior pic.twitter.com/WReaoldfja
— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) March 5, 2018

Photo credit: Indiana State Police