Arrest warrant served on teen charged with murder and attempted murder

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has served an arrest warrant on Austin Ousley for the murder of Shawn Wildt and the attempted murder of his brother Chad Wildt.

The shootings happened on Feb. 27 at a home on Cypress Dale Road.

Afterward, deputies say Ousley shot himself in the head.

They say he has been hospitalized in Indianapolis, and deputies have been monitoring his condition.

Deputies say while initially in critical condition and on a ventilator, Ousley’s recovery has progressed enough to necessitate him being taken into custody.

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On Thursday afternoon, detectives arrested Ousley on a warrant for Murder, Attempted Murder, and Residential Entry.

There was a remote video arraignment while Ousley remained in his hospital room. A not-guilty plea was entered.

Ousley is in custody with no bond, and is being guarded by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

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