MUNCIE, Ind. (WANE) – A Muncie man was shot and killed by police Tuesday after allegedly pointing a firearm at officers and then barricading himself in a home.

When asked why he fled a traffic stop, court document say the suspect replied, "You didn't have a reason to stop me. I was on public property."

Charles Zearbaugh was pronounced dead at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital on Tuesday evening, according to Delaware County Coroner Gavin Greene.

Muncie police involved in fatal shooting of 76-year-old man. Indiana State Police investigating. Shots fired during encounter with handgun.

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After gunshots were heard about 8:50 p.m., the man was taken to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.