Shooting in the 1600 block of S. Bedford

  Around 7:00 p.m. on November 12, the Evansville Police Department was dispatched to a shooting in the 1600 block of S. Bedford Ave. The victim stated that he was taking out the trash and was struck by gunfire in the leg. 

  When officers arrived, they were able to apply a tourniquet to the victim’s leg to stop the severe bleeding until an ambulance could arrive to transport him to the hospital. 

  The shots appear to have originated from the backyard or alley close to the victim’s residence.

  The victim is expected to survive his injuries due to the quick action taken by the first responding officers. 

 No arrests have been made in connection with this incident. 

   

  Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact the Evansville Police Department’s Detective Office at 812-436-7979, or the We Tip Line at 1-800-78-CRIME.