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Vigo County Sheriff
Saturday March 11th, 2023 :: 11:36 a.m. EST

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Shooting in southern Vigo County

On 3/10/23 at approximately 11:20pm Vigo County Deputies were called to an address on East Brookside Drive in Southern Vigo County on a gunshot wound. Deputies were advised that two male juveniles were shot at this address. Upon arrival, Deputies learned that a vehicle had fled the area after the shooting occurred. The two juvenile male shooting victims were taken to Regional Hospital. At last report one victim has been released and the other was listed in stable condition. A short time later the suspect vehicle was located in the 1200 block of Spruce Street in Terre Haute by Terre Haute City Police Officers. Two males were located inside and taken to the Sheriff’s Office for further interviews, by Sheriff’s Office detectives. After the interviews were complete, Christopher Compton 18 years old from Terre Haute was arrested and is initially being charged with aggravated battery. Also assisting during this incident was West Terre Haute Police Department. The investigation is ongoing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. John Plasse Vigo County Sheriff

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Vigo County Sheriff
600 Honey Creek Dr
Terre Haute, IN 47802

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