The Evansville Police Department is currently investigating an incident where a man was found injured in the roadway on Fulton Avenue on Thursday.
At just before 1 a.m. Thursday officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of North Fulton Avenue in reference to a person down, according to a news release. The 911 caller reported there was a man in a wheelchair injured in the roadway.
Officers responded and the man was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Numerous stories and social media posts have stated the man had been shot. This is unconfirmed information.
He is still receiving care for his injuries, but medical staff indicated they did not believe he was shot.
This is an on-going investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the EPD Adult Investigation Unit at 812-436-7979.