Indiana Man Fights Off Stranger Who Tried To Shoot, Stab, and Run Him Over With Car!
An Indiana man fought off a stranger who shot at him, tried to stab him, and ran him over with a car, leading to the suspect’s arrest. đ #News #EvansvilleIN #Indiana #Crime
EVANSVILLE, IN – An Indiana man fought off a man who shot at him and attempted to stab him Tuesday evening, and the allegedly attacker is now facing charges, authorities said.
The Vanderburgh County Sheriffâs Office said the victim called 911 at around 5:11 p.m. Tuesday to report he had ben shot at by the suspect in the driveway of a river camp on Lynn Road near the Angel Mounds Boat Ramp.
The suspect fled the scene, and the victim advised dispatchers that he was following the suspect in his vehicle.
The victim guided deputies and officers with the Evansville Police Department to the suspect’s location. An Evansville officer was able to conduct a traffic stop, and took the suspect, identified as 64-year-old Derek Anthony Smith, into custody. A handgun was allegedly found in his vehicle.
The victim told investigators that he was inside his vehicle in the driveway of his friend’s river camp when Smith drove past multiple times before stopping to block him into the driveway.
When he called out to Smith, he allegedly fired one shot directly at the victim, causing a grazing wound along his forearm.
The victim said he exited his vehicle and “charged” at Smith, pushing the gun down and striking Smith in the head several times. He said he wrestled the gun away from Smith, but he allegedly produced a knife and “repeatedly” tried to stab the victim.
After striking Smith several more times, the victim backed away, “fearing for his life.” At that point, Smith allegedly drove straight at the victim, knocking him down before fleeing the scene.
The victim said he did not know Smith and had never met him before the alleged attack.
The sheriff’s office said Smith was receiving medical care at a hospital before being booked into jail on charges of attempted murder, battery with a deadly weapon, and criminal recklessness with a firearm, all felonies.
Written by TMX staff, with additional reporting by Jack and Kitty Norton. Photo courtesy: Google Street View.
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