A Washington County man was fatally shot Monday evening during an incident southwest of Salem.

According to a news release from the Indiana State Police, detectives with the Jasper Post were notified at 6:32 p.m. that Washington County 911 had received a phone call regarding a shooting at 7783 S. Organ Springs Road.

Washington County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene and found Michael T. Chastain of Salem had been shot in the front yard of a residence at that address, according to a news release from Sgt. John Davis.

Davis, the post’s public information officer, said the investigation yielded information that Chastain showed up at that address and drove through the front yard.

He ultimately exited his vehicle and grabbed the homeowner and forced him to the ground before pulling a weapon and pointing it at the homeowner’s head, Davis said.

The homeowner’s wife noticed this from inside the home, grabbed her handgun and exited the house and ultimately shot Chastain, Davis said.

Chastain was transported to Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Salem, where he was pronounced dead.

Master Trooper Detective Travis Baker, who is investigating the incident, was assisted by officers with the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and personnel with Washington County Ambulance Service and the Washington County Coroner’s Office.

This case will ultimately be turned over to the Washington County Prosecutor’s Office, Davis said.