Shelbyville Man Faces Aggravated Battery Charges After Shooting

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Shelbyville Resident Charged in Connection to Shooting

A resident of Shelbyville, Indiana, has been formally charged with a mid-level felony count of aggravated battery following a shooting that occurred 11 days earlier. The charges were filed on Friday, according to online court records and a news release from the Shelbyville Police Department.

Dakota Kent Rose faces several additional charges, including a low-level felony count of battery by means of a deadly weapon, a low-level felony count of intimidation, and two misdemeanor counts of criminal trespass and distribution of an intimate image. He was arrested on Friday and subsequently appeared in Shelby Superior Court 2 for formal charges.

Details of the Incident

According to the police release, Shelbyville police responded to a report of an injured male who had suffered a gunshot wound in “the unit block” of West Franklin Street on December 22. However, the release did not identify the injured individual or provide the exact time the report was made. No further information was given about the condition of the injured person or whether they received medical treatment at the scene.

The release also omitted details regarding what may have led to the shooting or Rose’s age. Additionally, court documents related to the case were not immediately available online for News 8 on Friday night.

Ongoing Investigation and Missing Information

News 8 reached out via email to both the Shelbyville Police Department and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office on Friday to obtain the jail booking photo of Rose. However, no immediate response was received from either agency.

As the investigation continues, more information is expected to emerge regarding the circumstances of the shooting, the identity of the victim, and the potential motives behind the incident. Local authorities have not yet provided any public statements beyond the initial news release.

Legal Proceedings

Rose is currently facing multiple legal charges, which could result in significant consequences if convicted. The mid-level felony charge of aggravated battery typically carries a penalty of up to six years in prison, while the low-level felony charges could lead to additional time behind bars. The misdemeanor charges, though less severe, still carry potential fines and jail time.

The case is now under the jurisdiction of Shelby Superior Court 2, where further proceedings will take place. It remains unclear when the next court date will be set or what evidence will be presented during the trial.

Community Reaction

Residents of Shelbyville have expressed concern over the shooting, particularly given the nature of the charges and the lack of detailed information released by local authorities. Some community members have called for transparency and more updates from law enforcement as the case moves forward.

Local leaders have also urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police. Officials have emphasized the importance of community cooperation in ensuring public safety and aiding in the resolution of such cases.

What’s Next?

As the legal process unfolds, it is likely that more details about the incident will come to light. The court is expected to schedule future hearings, and the prosecution will work to build its case against Rose. Meanwhile, the victim and their family have not been publicly identified, and their condition remains unknown.

In the coming weeks, further updates are anticipated from both the Shelbyville Police Department and the court system. For now, the community awaits clarity on the events that led to the shooting and the outcome of the legal proceedings.