Shooting/ Homicide

  At 3:57 this morning, the Evansville Police Department responded to report of a shooting at 1641 S. Kentucky (Conoco gas station).  Upon arriving officers located a female victim in the lot that was deceased. While still on scene at the gas station, officers were told that a second and third victim arrived at St. Vincent’s Hospital with gunshot wounds.  The second victim succumbed to his wounds. The third victim is in stable condition. 

  It is believed that there were two suspects that fled the scene before officers arrived. There are no descriptions of the suspects at this time. 

  Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact the Evansville Police Department’s Detective Office at 812-436-7979.

The Vanderburgh County Coroner Office and the Evansville Police Department are investigating deaths involving 2 shooting victims. The incident occurred at 1641 S Kentucky Ave. shortly after 3am this date. One victim Mariah Strother, age 20, died at the scene. A second victim, Keijuan Baker, age 20, died a short time later at St. Vincent Hospital. Autopsies are scheduled for 9am Sunday May 31. The Evansville Police Department can provide updates on the investigation when they become available.