An Indiana veteran policeman was shot and killed in the line of duty on Wednesday afternoon following an ambush at a federal building.
The officer was identified as Greg Ferency, a 30-year member of the Terre Haute Police Department who was serving on an FBI task force at the time of his death, the bureau wrote in a statement. Ferency was slain at the FBI Indianapolis Resident Agency at around 2:30 p.m., and another policeman was able to gun down the suspect who fired shots.
The alleged killer, who has not yet been identified, has been apprehended and is undergoing surgery at a local hospital. Ferency was an FBI task force officer since 2010.
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“We want to extend our deepest sympathy to TFO Ferency’s family, friends and fellow officers,” the FBI wrote.
“The FBI takes all shooting incidents involving our agents or task force members seriously,” the bureau continued. “In accordance with FBI policy, the shooting incident is under investigation by the FBI’s Inspection Division. The review process is thorough and objective and is conducted as expeditiously as possible under the circumstances.”
The Professional Firefighters Union of Indiana sends our condolences and support to the Terre Haute Police Department on the loss of Detective Greg Ferency. Please keep his family, @fop_85, and the THPD family in your thoughts and prayers. @THPDPIO pic.twitter.com/LuqcUThagA
— Professional Firefighters Union of Indiana (@PFFUI) July 8, 2021
The Terre Haute Police Department confirmed Ferency’s death prior to the FBI’s announcement.
“We have unfortunately had an officer shot in the line of duty,” Terre Haute Police Department Sgt. Ryan Adamson wrote in a tweet. “Our officer has passed away. We will release more information as the case allows.”
“Information is minimal at this time,” Adamson told reporters. “We’re still processing the scene. We’re still reaching out to family members. When we have more information we’ll update you all accordingly as the case allows.”
The incident drew the attention of Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, who called the shooting “senseless.”
“The tragic events that unfolded today are senseless,” he wrote in a Wednesday tweet. “Our heart breaks for Detective Greg Ferency’s family, loved ones and those who served with him every day protecting the residents of the Wabash Valley. Janet and I are thinking of the Terre Haute Police Department, the community and Detective Ferency’s family as I know they will be steadfast in honoring his life, service and dedication to the residents of Vigo County.”
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch also lamented the loss.
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“I want to send my heartfelt prayers to Terre Haute and Hoosier law enforcement across Indiana, after learning of the violent and careless assault on Terre Haute Police Detective Greg Ferency,” she wrote. “Attacks on the brave men and women who answer the call to be our heroes and protect our citizens and state will not be tolerated. Detective Ferency was an honorable servant, who kept drugs off our streets and partnered with federal authorities to defend Hoosiers and his community.”
Earlier in the day, two agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and one Chicago police officer were injured in a shootout. One of the ATF agents suffered a gunshot wound to the hand, while the other was shot in the torso. The policeman suffered a graze wound to the back of the head.
