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Hero Marshal Killed Stopping Stolen Car Chase
1 Aug
Summary
- Marshal Brad Fisher died stopping a stolen car chase.
- Fisher was struck by the fleeing vehicle while deploying stop sticks.
- Flags at half-staff in Randolph County to honor Fisher.
Marshal Brad Fisher, the chief law enforcement officer for Lynn, Indiana, died recently in the line of duty. He was killed while attempting to stop a police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle. Fisher was struck by the car as he was placing stop sticks to halt the chase.
Indiana State Police reported that a woman driving the stolen car was fleeing from Randolph County deputies when she hit Fisher. The incident occurred near Union City. The governor of Indiana has ordered flags in Randolph County to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, August 3, 2026, in Fisher's honor.
Beyond his service in law enforcement, Fisher was also known as a respected high school baseball umpire in Randolph County. Friends remember him for his passion, fairness, and compassionate nature, describing him as someone who rooted for everyone.
Fisher's visitation and funeral services are scheduled to take place this Sunday at the local high school in Lynn.
