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Divers searched for a weapon after a Hanover Twp. man was found dead in Indiana.
Saturday, March 08, 2008
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ind. — Police found a gun in Brookville Lake that was possibly used to kill a Hanover Twp. man whose body was found earlier this week, according to the Indiana State Police in Connersville.
Dive teams searched for hours and recovered the firearm late Wednesday, March 5, near the bridge where the body of 57-year-old David L. Colwell was found, said Indiana State Police spokesman John Bowling. Colwell was found dead with a gunshot wound by his silver 2004 Ford pick-up at around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, on Fairfield Causeway Road, a bridge crossing the Brookville Reservoir. Family members told police that Colwell had driven to Franklin County to meet with someone.
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Findings from an autopsy performed Wednesday have not been released, and police did not provide the type of firearm that was found.
Bowling said ballistics and forensics tests will be conducted on the firearm to determine if it was used in the crime.
The family has declined requests for interviews.
Investigators are asking for help in solving the case. Those who knew Colwell, who he was going to meet, or anyone who saw Colwell's vehicle Tuesday night are asked to call Investigator Tim Wuestefeld or Sgt. Rick Shoemaker at (800) 437-7159 or (765) 825-2115.
