EPD: Suspect found deceased in vehicle after two fatal shootings

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A suspect was found deceased in his Range Rover at the 4H Center after police said he was involved in two fatal shootings Sunday morning.

Daniel Sears, 33, was wanted in connection with a shooting on North Linwood Avenue and another near the intersection of Morgan Avenue and U.S. 41.

The first shooting resulted in the death of 32-year-old Maygen Sears of Evansville and the second death was Richard Popp. Popp was 41 and from Worthville, Kentucky.

Evansville Police Department Sgt. Jason Cullum said officers were called to the scene of a shooting on Linwood Avenue around 10:53 a.m.

About five minutes later, additional officers were dispatched to a second shooting on Morgan Avenue near U.S. 41.

After the shootings, police said they were looking for a person driving a black Range Rover with Florida license plates. At that time, the driver was assumed to be armed and dangerous.

The vehicle was located at the Vanderburgh County 4H Center around 12:30 p.m., according to an EPD tweet.

Cullum said officers found the person connected to the two fatal shootings in the vehicle deceased.

Authorities said they believe the two victims and suspect knew each other prior to Sunday's events.