BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man was resting in bed with a phone in hand, when a Gosport man broke into his home with a gun pointed directly at him and demanding cash.
Shawn Hackney, 40, was charged with the following:
- Burglary, a Level 2 Felony
- Robbery, a Level 3 Felony
- Intimidation, a Level 5 Felony
The Bloomington Police Department was dispatched on March 24 at 5:03 p.m. on a report of a robbery.
According to court documents, Hackney broke into a mans apartment with an assault style rifle and a blade knife demanding money, phones, and guns.
In summation, the suspect left the home with the following items:
| Item | Value |
| M48 Knife | $20 |
| Colt airsoft gun | $213 |
| 10-12 inch serrated blade with machete shape | $40 |
Hackney was later questioned by police where he reportedly admitted to the crime. He said he thought that no one would be at the home.
He was transported to the Monroe County Correctional Center for burglary, intimidation, and robbery.
This is an active investigation. Information will be updated as it becomes available.
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