Weekend Shooting Incidents 

 Weekend Shooting Incidents 

23-10210; 23-10249; 23-10265; 23-10271 

SUMMARY: 

Evansville Police Officers responded to several shooting incidents over the Memorial Day Weekend. At this time, all of these investigations are still active. 

Case #23-10210 

On Sunday, May 28th, around 8:30 p.m., EPD Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Sweetser Ave. in reference to shots fired. It was reported that a male suspect, who was dressed all in black and wearing a ski mask, started shooting at the adult victim. The victim was outside grilling when he heard the shots fired and then realized he had been shot. The victim was shot twice but had non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The victim did not know who the suspect was and did not wish to pursue charges. 

Case #23-10249 

On Monday, May 29th, around 4:40 p.m., EPD Officers were initially dispatched to the 1700 block of Taylor Ave. in reference to 10-15 shots fired. Another caller reported shots fired on Fredrick between Taylor Ave. and Monroe Ave. A few minutes later, at 4:47 p.m., EPD Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1900 block of Taylor Ave. At that residence, bullets shot through the privacy fence and swimming pool. The residents, including juvenile children, were actually outside during the shots fired. Luckily, no one was hit or injured. The two suspects were described as black males wearing ski masks. 

Case #23-10265 

On Monday, May 29th, around 9:10 p.m., EPD Officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Fares Ave. in reference to 4 shots fired. It was reported that a grey passenger car was chasing a 

white passenger car and they were exchanging gunfire. No one was reported injured during that incident and officers did not find any property damage. 

Case #23-10271 

On Monday, May 29th, around 10:45 p.m., EPD Officers were dispatched to another shots fired incident. This one occurred in the 1700 block of S. Elliott St. Officers received information that an adult male victim had been shot but had been taken to a local hospital before officers had arrived. Officers spoke with several individuals on scene who were present during the shooting. No one actually saw a suspect(s) and did not know where the shots came from. 

One of the individuals on scene was carrying a stolen handgun. The handgun had been reported stolen in 2019. The male, Bryce Wilbourn, was arrested for Possession of Stolen Property and transported to the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center (Case #23-10273). 

Officers located the victim of the shooting at the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. The victim told officers that he was visiting a residence in the 1700 block of S. Elliott St. and was outside in the yard. He heard gunshots and was struck by a bullet in his leg. He did not see who was shooting and did not know where the shots came from. The victim did not wish to pursue charges. 

At this time, we do not know for sure if all of these shooting incidents are related, although it does seem likely. We are asking that if anyone has information regarding these recent shootings, please contact the EPD Adult Investigation Unit at (812) 436-7979 or the EPD Tip Line at (812) 435-6194.