Police Use Tourniquets On Two Victims After A Triple Shooting At House Party
Evansville Police was called to 2012 N 5th Ave at 11:45 Friday night for a report of a large party. When officers arrived, they began talking with several people outside the home. While officers were talking to them, they heard gunfire coming from inside the house.Â
Additional officers were sent to the scene as dozens of teens and young adults began fleeing the house.Â
Officers heard more gunfire coming from inside the home and made entry to locate the shooter/ shooters. While searching for the shooter, officers found three female partygoers who had been shot. Officers applied tourniquets to two of the victims to stop the loss of blood. All three were taken to the hospital and are expected to survive.Â
Due to the number of people fleeing the home, the shooter/ shooters were able to exit without being identified by police. A handgun was found on the basement floor, but police have not determined who left it there.Â
Police detained 77 party goers as potential witnesses and attempted to gather information on the suspect/ suspects. Police have not identified any suspect at this time.Â
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call EPD orÂ
WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME.
