One person shot in drive-by shooting on Jackson Avenue

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Authorities are investigating a drive-by shooting on Jackson Avenue which left one person injured.

Dispatch tell us the call came in at 12:29 p.m. in reference to shots fired in the 600 block of Jackson Avenue.

Sergeant Saltzman with the Evansville Police Department tells us a group of juveniles, plus an 18-year-old, were walking and riding their bikes on Jackson Avenue when a dark colored vehicle approached. He says shots were fired out of the passenger window.

Witnesses say they heard 3 shots were fired, and the 18-year-old was struck once in the leg.

The 18-year-old was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Sgt. Saltzman says they believe this was not a random act.

EPD says this investigation is still in its early stages.

Detectives are asking anyone with information or camera footage to reach out at (812) 436-7979 or the EPD Tip Line at (812) 435-6194.

Eyewitness News has a crew on the scene and we will update with more information as it becomes available.

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