Lacresha Black & Terea Brown killed in Springfield Township Shooting

A tragic sequence of events unfolded in Springfield Township early Monday morning, leaving two people dead after a fatal shooting and a police pursuit. The Springfield Township Police Department responded to a call about gunfire on Lincoln Avenue, where they discovered 33-year-old Lacresha Black fatally shot outside her home.

Police identified the suspect as 42-year-old Terea Brown, who fled the scene before officers arrived. Investigators believe Brown and Black knew each other, though the motive for the shooting remains under investigation. Following the attack, authorities broadcast an alert to nearby law enforcement agencies to locate Brown.

The pursuit of Brown ended later that day in Clinton County, Indiana, where Indiana State Police (ISP) intercepted her vehicle near State Road 28 in Frankfort. According to police reports, the chase ended at a gas station when a gunshot was fired from Brown’s vehicle. Troopers returned fire during the confrontation. Brown was pronounced dead at the scene.

Details of the exchange remain unclear, with investigators still determining who fired the initial shot. ISP confirmed that no troopers were injured during the incident. Authorities are also investigating whether Brown’s fatal wound resulted from police gunfire or was self-inflicted. The Springfield Township Police Department and ISP are collaborating to uncover the full timeline of events.

The deaths of Black and Brown have left two communities in mourning. Neighbors in Springfield Township expressed shock over the incident, which shattered the peace of their residential area. Meanwhile, residents in Clinton County witnessed the tragic conclusion to the pursuit, which has drawn attention to the ripple effects of violence.

Authorities are urging anyone with information related to either the shooting or the pursuit to come forward. Springfield Township Police can be contacted at 513-729-1300, and the ISP Criminal Investigation Division is available at 765-567-2125. As investigations continue, officials emphasize the importance of community cooperation in piecing together the events of this heartbreaking day.