WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. — The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said an armed encounter ended peacefully this week after an armed man fired shots while standing in the middle of the road.

Deputies were called Tuesday evening to the intersection of Whitewater and Gifford roads for a man who was reportedly intoxicated and belligerent. Upon arrival, they located a man trying to push his vehicle out of the roadway.

Officials soon made contact with the man, identified as 53-year-old Michael Baker, and he reportedly "refused multiple commands" to take his hands out of his pockets or identify himself. As additional deputies arrived, Baker reportedly kept trying to walk away from the scene.

At some point during the encounter, officials said Baker pulled out a handgun and continued to hold on to it despi

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