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Indianapolis man killed in Hancock County barn fire

Posted at 9:02 AM, Apr 29, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-29 21:47:37-04

HENDRICKS COUNTY — An Indianapolis man was killed after a fire broke out in the barn her was working in early Monday morning in Hancock County.

Fire officials say they were called to the scene around 6 a.m.

The Hancock County Sheriff's Department said the victim, identified as William Parker Jr., was working on a vehicle inside the barn when the fire broke out.

Multiple units responded to help put out the fire. Parker was located inside after the fire was put out.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.