Cloverdale, IN – Deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Cloverdale Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday afternoon in Cloverdale, Indiana.
According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, officers responded around 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2026, to a report of a shooting on Water Street. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The man was treated at the scene by EMS before being transported to an Indianapolis-area hospital for further care.
Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office have since taken over the investigation. Authorities said the man remains hospitalized as detectives continue interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence.
“At this time, law enforcement has no reason to believe that the public is in any danger,” the Sheriff’s Department stated. The incident remains under investigation, and no additional information has been released.
Anyone who observed suspicious activity around 1:00 p.m. in the area of Water Street in Cloverdale is asked to contact detectives online.
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