Jeffersonville Police investigating incident on Marigold Drive

An active investigation is underway following an incident connected to allegations of child molestation and a reported self-inflicted gunshot wound at a residence on Marigold Drive, according to the Jeffersonville Police Department.

Police said the investigation began on January 10, when officers received a report regarding allegations of child molestation. The case was assigned to the department's Crime Against Children Division. During the investigation, detectives identified a 63-year-old man living in the 800 block of Marigold Drive as the suspect.

As the investigation continued, detectives obtained a search warrant for the suspect's residence to search for evidence related to the allegations. On January 15 at approximately 3:56pm, investigators, along with uniformed Jeffersonville Police Department officers, arrived at the home to execute the warrant.

According to police, officers knocked on the door, which was answered by a female holding a child. While officers were outside the residence speaking with the woman, they heard a sound they recognized as a gunshot based on their training and experience. Officers immediately escorted the woman and child away from the residence to ensure their safety. Police confirmed that both the female and the child were unharmed.

Authorities stated that the suspect was believed to be the only other person inside the home at the time. Officers entered the residence to conduct a welfare check and found a male subject, believed to be the suspect, with injuries consistent with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Police said the scene remains active and the investigation is ongoing. Preliminary information indicates the incident appears to be a suicide resulting from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Detectives are continuing to process the scene with assistance from the Indiana State Police.

Police emphasized there is no danger to the public and the area is secure.

Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact the Jeffersonville Police Department Detective Division at 812-285-6535 or Central Dispatch at 812-283-6633.