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Authorities say all suspects connected to a deadly shooting on Evansville’s west side are now in custody. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office reports two individuals who had been at large in Tuesday evening’s AMC murder investigation were arrested on Wednesday. This follows the earlier arrest of 19-year-old Kardae Langly. Investigators say suspected shooter Deshawndre Brown was tracked to a hotel in St. Louis, Missouri, using Flock Safety camera technology. Brown was taken into custody without incident around 5:30 PM last night and is expected to be extradited to Indiana on a murder warrant. A second suspect, Pierce Butler, was located at a home in the 400 block of South Kentucky Avenue in Evansville. Police say SWAT officers executed a warrant at that location, and Butler was arrested without incident shortly after 8:00 PM. Both Brown and Butler are facing charges of murder and robbery, a Level 1 felony. The sheriff’s office says the investigation remains active, with 23 search warrants executed so far, and additional charges are expected for others who may have assisted the suspects. Sheriff Noah Robinson issued a warning, saying anyone who helped the suspects evade law enforcement could face felony charges. Updates will continue as more information becomes available.
The Willowtree of Posey County is inviting the community to an event this Saturday at Brittle Bank Park from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. It’s a day full of family fun that will have numerous activities and a disc golf tournament. Family activities take place from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM and the disc golf tournament is from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. There will also be a cookout on Saturday at the event. Willowtree also reminds the community that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and it’s important to stand together. For more details you can visit willowtreepc.org.
With severe weather season getting underway, local officials are encouraging residents to prepare now before storms arrive. The Posey County Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the Posey County Health Department, is offering free weather radios to county residents. Officials say the radios provide critical, real-time alerts for severe storms, tornado warnings, and other emergencies—even during power outages or overnight hours. Emergency management leaders stress that having a weather radio can make a life-saving difference when severe weather strikes. Supplies are limited, and the radios are available to Posey County residents only. For more information, you can contact the Posey County EMA at 812-838-1319, or pick one up in person at their office on Mill Street in Mount Vernon between 8:00 AM and 2:30 PM. Officials say staying informed, prepared, and ready is key as severe weather season begins.
Students at the University of Southern Indiana now have expanded access to food and essential supplies on campus. University officials announced that the campus pantry has reopened in a new, more central location. Formerly known as Archie’s Food Closet, the resource has been rebranded as Archie’s Pantry and continues to be managed by students and faculty. The pantry is now located inside University Center East, making it easier for students and staff to pick up nonperishable food items as well as personal hygiene products. University leaders say the updated space not only expands available food options, but also introduces new nutrition education resources. Archie’s Pantry will be open during regular University Center hours.
Last night in local high school sports, North Posey Baseball earned a win at home vs Vincennes, 6-2. The Vikings avoid a 3rd-straight loss and improve to 5-4 on the year. They play again this evening at Pike Central at 5:00 PM.
North Posey Softball lost at home to Tecumseh, 15-0. Vikings Softball is 6-7 on the season.
Mt. Vernon Softball improved to 7-1 overall with a 16-6 win over Harrison at home.
Mt. Vernon Baseball did not play last night, but they have a road game at Gibson Southern tonight at 5:30 PM. The Wildcats are 4-2.
North Posey Girls Tennis picked up their first win of the season as they defeated Pike Central 4-1. Jaz Ward won her #1 singles match 6-2, 6-2. Braelyn Barrett won at #2 singles 6-2, 6-1. At #3 singles it was Anna Luigs winning in a third set super tiebreaker. She lost her first set 5-7 and then won her second set 7-5. She then won the super tiebreaker third set, 10-1. The #2 doubles team of Peyton Wassmer and Mady Nightingale won their match 6-0, 6-1. Vikings Girls Tennis is 1-2 on the year.
From local college sports on Wednesday, Evansville Baseball lost at the Indiana Hoosiers, 8-6. The Purple Aces and Hoosiers split the two games they played this season. UE is 13-21 overall and 6-3 in the Missouri Valley Conference. They are tied for first place with Indiana State and begin a 3-game MVC series at Belmont tomorrow.
Evansville Softball lost at home to Western Kentucky, 7-5. The Purple Aces are 17-21 on the season. They play a 3-game conference series at Bradley this weekend. UE is 9-9 in the MVC and in 6th place.
In Major League Baseball yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals won the finale of their series at home with the Cleveland Guardians, 5-3. Nathan Church went 3-for-4 and Alec Burleson was 2-for-5 with 2 RBI. St. Louis starting pitcher Dustin May allowed only 1 run over 6 innings. The Cardinals won 2-of-3 in the series and are 10-8 on the year. They have today off and travel to Houston for a 3-game series at the Astros on Friday.
The Chicago Cubs walloped the Phillies in Philadelphia, 11-2. The Cubs collected 15 hits. Nico Hoerner went 3-for-5 with a home run and 5 RBI. Dansby Swanson belted a home run as he finished 3-for-4 with 2 RBI. Matt Shaw also picked up three hits as he went 3-for-4 with 2 RBI. Chicago starting pitcher, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 batters over 6 innings. The Cubs improve to 9-9 and have today off. They welcome the New York Mets tomorrow for a 3-game series.
In Cincinnati, the Reds scored 7 runs in the first 2 innings in route to an 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. Sal Stewart clobbered a pair of home runs, while going 2-for-4 with 6 RBI. The Reds improve to 11-7 and go for the 3-game sweep of the Giants today at 11:40 AM.
The Chicago White Sox lost at home to the Tampa Bay Rays, 8-3. The White Sox are 6-12 overall and look to avoid the 3-game sweep vs the Rays this afternoon at 1:20 PM.