UPDATE: On 4/1/2025 16 year old Derrick Brifil was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail on charges of Robbery, Child in Possession of Firearm and Murder in relation to this incident.
Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on 3/22/2025, officers were dispatched to the 2800 block of Lodge Ave in reference to a robbery. The caller, who was on their way to the hospital, stated they were robbed and shot at this location. Officers arrived at the hospital where two male victims were being treated for gunshot wounds. It was learned that one of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries while the second’s injuries were deemed non- life-threatening.
Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that the victims had arranged a meeting in the 2800 block of Lodge Ave. The victims were then approached by two males who attempted to rob them. During the attempted robbery, the two victims were shot. At least one of the victims returned fire before leaving the scene for the hospital.
While officers were on scene investigating, an additional call was received stating there was a person shot at an address near the 2800 block of Lodge Ave. Officers responded to the area and located this subject and
learned he was a juvenile. This juvenile was transported to the hospital where it was determined he was one of Evansville the male subjects involved in shooting the victims in the 2800 block of Lodge Ave. This juvenile subject willcontinue to be monitored by law enforcement while receiving medical care.
Detectives were later able to identify the second male subject involved in shooting the victims. It was also determined that this male was a juvenile. This juvenile was located and taken to EPD Headquarters for an interview. After the conclusion of this interview, the juvenile male was taken into custody. Due to the nature of the crime, the juvenile was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail.
