The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has received the initial investigative report and evidence from the Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department concerning the fatal shooting of Maria Florinda Rios Perez de Velasquez.

We extend our gratitude to the Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department for their professionalism and thorough investigation. Their work ensures that every piece of evidence is properly documented and preserved.

This is a heartbreaking case for everyone involved. As prosecutors, our responsibility is to review the facts and apply Indiana law impartially and fairly. We will begin an exhaustive review of all evidence immediately and will continue working closely with WMPD to ensure no detail is overlooked.

We anticipate this review will take several days. Once complete, we will announce our decision on how we intend to proceed. This is likely to occur by the end of this week or early next week. We have been in regular contact with the Rios Perez de Velasquez family and their legal representative and will keep them informed throughout this process.

Indiana’s Stand Your Ground law and the unique circumstances of this case make a careful, detailed review essential before determining what steps we may take next. Under the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct, particularly Rules 3.6 and 3.8, we cannot discuss specific evidence or speculate on outcomes at this time. When we are legally permitted to share more, we will do so.

Our hearts remain with Mrs. Rios Perez de Velasquez’s loved ones. Justice requires patience, and we ask for the community’s understanding as we work diligently to reach the right decision under Indiana law.

We do not anticipate further comment until a decision is reached, as our focus must remain on this review.