Floyd County, IN – A man died early Saturday morning following a domestic shooting on Mel Smith Road in an unincorporated area outside New Albany, according to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident began around 5:39 a.m. Saturday, when deputies responded to reports of a domestic altercation at an apartment on Mel Smith Road. Officials say shots were fired inside the residence moments before deputies arrived.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the incident involved a mother and her two adult sons. When deputies entered the apartment, they found one of the adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers secured the scene and provided first aid. The second adult male involved in the altercation was at the scene and cooperated with investigators, authorities said.
The injured man was taken to a local hospital but later died from his wounds. The Floyd County Criminal Investigations Division has secured the area and continues to lead the investigation.
A preliminary review suggests the shooting may have occurred in self-defense, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Officials emphasized that the situation is contained and that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Deputies are expected to release additional details as the investigation progresses. No arrests or charges have been announced at this time, and authorities say they are still working to determine the full circumstances that led to the violent confrontation.
Residents in the area who heard or saw anything unusual early Saturday morning are encouraged to contact the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office as the investigation remains active.
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