Evansville Police have arrested 21 year old TRAVIS PHELPS on attempted murder charges after he fired shots into a car being driven by Austin Smith. The shooting happened in the 3000 block of Edgewood around 6:45pm on Thursday.
Smith was struck by gunfire and crashed the car a short distance away. A female passenger, Kelsey Cavender, was able to call 911 and report the incident.
Police believe the incident began as a dispute between PHELPS and Cavender, who were in a relationship. The two lived at 3000 Edgewood. During the dispute, Cavender exited the house and got into the car with Smith. According to Cavender and other witnesses, PHELPS stood on the porch with a handgun and fired multiple shots at Smith and Cavender.
Smith was treated at the scene by responding officers and medical crews. He was taken to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. Cavender suffered a minor injury in the crash.
PHELPS was taken into custody at his house wi thout incident. Police found methamphetamine on PHELPS when he was being booked into jail.
PHELPS is charged with-
Two counts of Attempted Murder with a firearm
Two counts of Criminal Recklessness with a firearm
Possession of Meth
