Suspect Charged in Shooting of Indiana Tow Operator

A Missouri man is being held on charges including attempted murder, aggravated battery and neglect of a dependent.

According to the Indiana State Police, Joseph Jackson, 22, called them on March 25 when his vehicle had a flat tire on Interstate 70. Jackson had his 4-year-old daughter with him.

Tow operator Matthew Roberts, 38, of Curtis Wrecker Service responded, and loaded the vehicles on the tow truck.

According to police, Jackson began acting strangely before pulling a gun and shooting Roberts multiple times. Jackson then got his daughter out of his vehicle, entered the tow truck and left the scene.

Roberts phoned 911 and police stopped Jackson and arrested him.

Roberts was taken to a hospital in critical condition. He is now listed in stable condition.