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Warrant Issued for Evansville Man Believed to Have Shot and Killed Victim on New Year’s Day

EVANSVILLE, Indiana – A warrant has been issued for an Evansville man in connection with the shooting death of a 34-year-old on New Year’s Day. Christopher Dion Boyd Jr., 32, has been preliminarily charged with murder for the killing of Jerry D. Hale. As of Tuesday afternoon, Boyd had not been arrested. The shooting took place just after 5 a.m. on Monday in the 400 block of East Riverside Drive. According to an affidavit filed …

Chaos at Community Festival: Woman Arrested After Assaulting Child Over Line-Cutting Dispute in Evansville

Evansville, IN — An evening of amusement at the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival deteriorated into chaos after a woman allegedly assaulted a young girl during a misunderstanding involving a festival ride line. The incident, which occurred at approximately 8 p.m. Friday, blurred the lines of an otherwise festive atmosphere at this historically peaceful community event. Police say tensions began when Kristin Burnett, 33, accused someone of cutting in line at one of the …

Evansville Assault Victim Dies; Suspects Face Upgraded Charges After Fatal Weekend Incident

Evansville, Ind. — A man who was critically injured in a violent assault over the weekend in Evansville has succumbed to his injuries, according to local authorities. The incident, which occurred late Saturday evening, has shocked the local community and may lead to heightened charges against the alleged perpetrators. Originally, Charles Miles and Cade Kirk were arrested and charged with attempted murder following the assault that took place on the 100 block of E. Tennessee …

Two Arrested in Brutal Attempted Murder, Evansville Police Report

Evansville, IN — Authorities in Evansville, Indiana, have reported a disturbing incident following the arrest of two individuals linked to a severe assault that they believe was intended to kill the victim. The Evansville Police Department revealed that the detained suspects are facing significant charges following the violent confrontation. The incident occurred earlier this week when officers were summoned to a local hospital after receiving reports of an individual being severely injured. Upon arriving, they …

Two Men Arrested in Evansville Following Brutal Attack Over Alleged Romantic Dispute; Victim Clings to Life

Evansville, Ind. — A brutal assault on an Evansville street corner Saturday night has led to the arrests of two men, after a victim was left critically wounded and is now fighting for life, local authorities reported. The incident occurred in the 100 block of East Tennessee Street around 10:30 p.m., where police were urgently called following reports of an ongoing assault. Upon arrival, officers discovered a horrifying scene: a victim on a resident’s porch, …

Explosion investigation underway near Tekoppel Elementary in Evansville

Evansville, Indiana – Authorities in Vanderburgh County are currently investigating a potential explosion that occurred near Tekoppel Elementary School on Franklin Street. The incident was reported to the Vanderburgh County dispatch at 4:30 p.m. Sheriff Noah Robison of Vanderburgh County confirmed the ongoing investigation into the explosion, but details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time. The community is urged to remain vigilant as first responders work to determine the cause of the explosion …

Pilot Describes Rapid Descent as Probable Cause of Evansville Plane Crash

EVANSVILLE, Indiana — A federal investigation into the 2022 crash landing of a small aircraft at Helfrich Hills Golf Course in Evansville failed to uncover the exact cause of the incident that seriously injured the pilot and left his wife and one of his children with minor injuries. Despite the pilot’s description of a total loss of engine power, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was unable to identify a definitive cause for the crash. …