Evansville, IN – Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday evening in the 300 block of Reis Avenue. The incident took place just after 5 p.m., prompting a 911 call in which the caller reported that the shooting was accidental.
According to police, the caller claimed to have unintentionally shot another individual. The person injured in the incident was identified as a 19-year-old woman, who was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police took the caller into custody for questioning shortly after the incident. Investigators have not released further details, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The shooting is currently being treated as an accident, but authorities are continuing to gather information. No arrests have been made at this time.
As the investigation progresses, Evansville Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
