Person shot in Evansville believed to be accidental

Person shot in Evansville believed to be accidental
Published: Sep. 22, 2024 at 5:40 PM CDT|Updated: Sep. 22, 2024 at 10:45 PM CDT
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police say they are investigating a shooting they believe to be accidental.

It happened around 4:40 p.m. Sunday in the area of Michigan and Main Streets.

Police say it’s believed a family member mishandled a gun, and it went off, hitting someone.

Officers say one person was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries.

They didn’t know how badly the person was hurt.