EPD investigating after man shows up to hospital with gunshot wounds

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville Police Department is investigating after they say a man showed up to a hospital with gunshot wounds.

According to police reports, officers were called to a hospital for a man with two gunshot wounds to his leg.

The report shows it happened around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

EPD says police were told by the victim that he was at his home on South Grand Avenue when he heard someone attempting to get inside. Once the suspect got in the home, the victim attempted to force him out. The suspect immediately shot the victim two times in the lower leg and ran.

According to a release, the victim was unable to provide officers with a direction of travel for the suspect and if he left on foot or in a vehicle. He says he did not recognize the suspect and described him as a large man.

Police say there is no known suspect at this time.

They are asking anyone with information related to the crime to call the police department at 812-436-7979.

The victim is expected to survive his injuries.

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