WEHT/WTVW

Suspect on the loose after Evansville shooting leaves one injured

By Isaiah Calalang,

13 hours ago

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred on the 1700 block of Red Bank Road that left one person injured. While one suspect is in custody, officers are currently searching for at least one suspect on foot.

Dispatch says the initial call came in at 6:37 p.m. in reference to shots fired.

An officer on the scene confirms the victim was shot on South Red Bank Road and the suspects traveled down the 3900 block of Broadway Avenue where one of them was apprehended. It is said at least one suspect fled the scene on foot, which initiated a search.

Officers are utilizing K9 units and drones to aid in the search for the suspects. Below are photos of the scenes at both Red Bank Road and Broadway Avenue.

Police say that one person was taken in for questioning, but has since been released.

This is a developing story.

Eyewitness News. Everywhere You Are.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW).

Expand All

Read in NewsBreak

Comments / 5

Add a Comment

Corrine` Elenbaas

49m ago

I hope the victim is doinjg well

Jerald Clark

1h ago

well now it's started on that part of eville also if they would start a mandatory 20 or better for shooting at someone or shooting them I think might slow down

View all comments

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Local News

Trial underway for man accused of neglect after baby is bitten by rats

WEHT/WTVW1 day ago

Police say Madisonville teen promoted human trafficking; did meth with a 12-year-old

WEHT/WTVW23 hours ago

Owensville dad accused of pointing a firearm at one of his kids

WEHT/WTVW1 day ago

“Semi truck drivers who surrounded school buses” in I-75 mass shooting aftermath praised by congressman

CDLLife2 days ago

Suspected explosive devices found in Evansville home

WEHT/WTVW4 days ago

Who is Joseph Couch? Alleged I-75 shooter warned he was going to ‘kill a lot of people’

WEHT/WTVW1 day ago

EPD says over 100 grams of drugs, two guns and $4,500 found during traffic stop

WEHT/WTVW5 days ago

Police respond to shooting in Henderson

WEHT/WTVW1 day ago

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Daily Coffee Press21 days ago

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Drug Possession in Douglas

Daily Coffee Press6 days ago

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Daily Coffee Press29 days ago

Crews on scene of accident at Bob Jones Way and SE Second Street

WEHT/WTVW2 hours ago

Georgia school shooting suspect Colt Gray’s broken homelife: A mom with multiple drug arrests and a dad who gave him an AR-15 for Christmas

New York Post5 days ago

Game wardens file charges in illegal catfishing case

WTVC21 hours ago

Denver's homeless crisis: Disparities for Black community

David Heitz23 days ago

Father of Lucy Nash provides update one month after collapse

WEHT/WTVW1 day ago

Cemetery theft spree pair arrested after vet's burial markers stolen from headstones

ABC News1 day ago

JROTC Volksmarch 5K-10K coming to Henderson

WEHT/WTVW21 hours ago

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Daily Coffee Press20 days ago

Schools shut down amid manhunt for Kentucky highway shooting suspect

WEHT/WTVW1 day ago

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

Morristown Minute17 days ago

Tell City Marksmen take home victory over Forest Park

WEHT/WTVW4 days ago

Mega Millions jackpot up to $800 million

WEHT/WTVW1 day ago

More than 30 Students in Georgia Recently Charged for School Threats

Daily Coffee Press2 hours ago

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency presents at USI

WEHT/WTVW16 hours ago

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering & Cocaine Charges

Morristown Minute24 days ago

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Northern Kentucky Tribune22 days ago

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

CJ Coombs6 days ago

Week 3 Coach’s Comments: Mater Dei’s Mike Goebel

WEHT/WTVW1 day ago

It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:

Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.

Comments / 0

Community Policy