Sheriff’s office detectives were called in to assist Sheridan police with the investigation as the incident developed into a robbery and stabbing. The victim, who suffered approximately 13 knife stab wounds in the chest and neck, was able to call for help. He was taken to the hospital and later released with non-life threatening injuries. Orem said electronics including an Xbox One and a Playstation were taken in the robbery.
“It is believed that this is an isolated incident that may be drug related,” Deputy Bryant Orem stated.
Using tips, Orem said officers initiated a traffic stop on April 8 on Keystone Parkway between 106th and 116th streets and found the suspect, Shaun Michael Tolan, 23, of Noblesville and previously of Westfield.
Tolan was initially charged with two counts of robbery, and one count of criminal confinement, battery with a deadly weapon and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon. Bond was set at $165,000.