Fort Wayne man arrested after shooting and injuring 3 at Pokagon State Park

STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE)— Two adults and one child were hospitalized after a shooting at Pokagon State Park Saturday night.

According to Indiana Conservation Officer, Sgt. Patrick Heidenreich, a 911 call came in around 10:45 p.m. regarding shots fired at Pokagon State Park, near the toboggan run.

Heidenreich said officers were able to determine that there was an altercation between two men. One man allegedly shot the other in the leg. The injured man was taken to a Fort Wayne hospital in serious condition.

According to Heidenreich, a nine-year-old girl was struck by a bullet fragment and taken to an area hospital. Later on, the DNR was informed by Parkview DeKalb that they were likely treating a third victim who had gunshot wounds to their leg and arm.

Steuben’s Chief Deputy Sheriff Michael Meeks told WANE 15 that a Fort Wayne man was arrested following the shooting. 25-year-old Maung Okker Aung was arrested and charged with battery with a deadly weapon, a level 5 Felony, and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, a level 6 Felony. He is currently being held at the Steuben County Jail after being apprehended immediately according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Heidenreich said this shooting was isolated and there is no continued threat. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is leading the investigation with support from the Indiana State Police and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department.

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