A shooting in Anderson, Indiana, early Saturday morning injured six people. According to the Anderson Police Department, officers were monitoring a crowd near the intersection of Nichol Avenue and Madison Avenue at approximately 5 a.m. when an altercation broke out and multiple gunshots were fired.
Investigation and Arrest
After gathering witness statements and reviewing surveillance video from the area, investigators arrested 18-year-old Troy Novothy of Anderson on Sunday. Novothy has been preliminarily charged with felony attempted robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, felony aggravated battery, felony criminal recklessness, and felony pointing a firearm.
One victim remains in serious but stable condition after undergoing emergency surgery. The five other victims suffered injuries that are not considered life-threatening, according to investigators. Police are withholding the identities of all six victims.
The Anderson Police Department continues to investigate the incident. The charges against Novothy are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.
