14-05-2025
Evansville police investigating fatal Sweetser Avenue shooting
EVANSVILLE — One person was shot and killed Tuesday during what Evansville police described as an attempted burglary.
The fatal shooting comes after a 911 caller in the 3000 block of Sweetser Avenue reported discovering several intruders inside their home just after 1:45 p.m., according to Evansville Police Department spokesman Sgt. Anthony Aussieker.
"Additional information came in saying a subject inside the home had actually shot one of the people," Aussieker said. "The person told an officer on scene they heard a noise, went to investigate and saw three people inside their home."
Evansville police have not publicly identified the person who was shot. As of 2:30 p.m., Aussieker said investigators were still searching for two other suspects, who reportedly fled on foot. Aussieker said they were reported to have been wearing all-black clothing and gloves.
The person who fired the shots has cooperated with investigators, police said. The authorities have not released their name.
Detectives were still working Tuesday afternoon to determine whether any of the alleged intruders were armed.
"We are a Castle Doctrine state, so you are allowed to use that type of force to protect your home, but that's part of the investigation," Aussieker said.
The shooting prompted all available EPD units to rush to Sweetser Avenue, where more than a dozen law enforcement vehicles and officers were still on scene as of 3 p.m.
Nearby schools Fairlawn Elementary, Caze Elementary and Fairlawn Middle School went into "secure mode," Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. spokesman Jason Woebkenberg said.
"This means instructional activities continue, but no one is able to enter or leave the building," he said.
Dismissal at McGary had been delayed until police gave EVSC the may be contacted at
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