Police investigating shooting in Terre Haute that injured one

Lucy Perry photo

Lucy Perry photo

Johnson/ Vigo Co. Jail

UPDATE 12-10-19-- Terre Haute police investigation revealed suspect Lewis Johnson,48, and the victim had gotten into a  fight outside of the residence. Johnson allegedly went in the house and got a gun.
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"Johnson then exited his home and fired four shots at the victim, striking him in the foot," according to a Terre Haute Police Department spokesman.

 Johnson was booked into the Vigo County Jail just after midnight and charged with aggravated battery and possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon.

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By Lucy Perry 
Indiana Central News

One person was injured in a shooting near Indiana State University's campus tonight in Terre Haute --resulting in a suspect being  taken into custody.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of non- life threatening injuries, according to scanner traffic. The suspect also reported injuries, from  a cut on his arm suffered in the incident.

Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at N. Eighth Street and First Avenue around 8 p.m.

According to scanner traffic, the suspect, described as a black male, was taken into custody a short time later by  Vigo County Sheriff's Office deputies. 

The investigation is ongoing. More information will be provided as soon as it becomes available from the Terre Haute Police Department.

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