Vincennes Police Continue to Investigate Weekend Shooting Incident

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  Vincennes Police are continuing their investigation into a shooting which took place Saturday night in the 800-block of Shelby. A police report, released Wednesday afternoon, stated that the victim was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital by private vehicle. The release only identified the victim as a 17 year-old male. However, several other reports have identified him as South Knox student Avery Pond. The report described his medical condition as “very serious.” The report also stated a search of the location turned up three handguns, a shotgun, a rifle, and potential evidence of marijuana dealing. Police say they have a 15 year-old juvenile in custody. He is being held in the Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Center on juvenile charges of criminal recklessness, dangerous possession of a firearm, and dealing in marijuana. The incident is still under investigation.