Orange County (Paoli): Indiana State Police are at the scene tonight of a shooting in Paoli.
Investigators report that about 5:25 this evening, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of shots fired at 555 North Helm Street, Paoli. On arrival they found a female bleeding from multiple lacerations.
Upon entering the residence, officers found two small children with gunshot wounds. Additionally, they found an adult male with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The female and both children were airlifted to regional hospitals due to the severity of their injuries.
The Indiana State Police is the lead investigating agency in this case, with the Orange County Sheriff’s and Paoli Police Departments assisting. Investigators and Crime Scene Technicians are actively processing the scene and are in the midst of their investigation. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
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