A man sought in connection with an August shooting on North Park Avenue in Martinsville was taken into custody in Virginia, FOX59 Indianapolis reported[1] on September 3, 2026.
What was reported
FOX59 reports that Levi Camplin, 24, was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service in Virginia on the morning of September 3, 2026. The underlying incident began as a shots-fired call in the 200 block of North Park Avenue in Martinsville at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
A 48-year-old man was killed, and a 35-year-old woman was wounded. FOX59 reports that the surviving victim is in stable condition.
The Martinsville Police Department is investigating. FOX59 reports that charges are moving forward, with final charging authority resting with the Morgan County Prosecutor's Office. The U.S. Marshals Service assisted in the apprehension. Camplin has not been convicted of anything and is presumed innocent.
This report is published as a news update. Nothing here suggests a civil claim arising from this incident, and none is asserted.
What injured people should do next
The following general guidance applies when you have been injured, whatever the cause.
See a doctor and keep going to appointments. A record of treatment that begins promptly and continues consistently can be important when documenting an injury.
Request the incident report from the investigating agency, and get the report number early. A pending criminal case can delay the release of some material. This guide explains more about obtaining an Indiana police report.
Write down what you remember while it is fresh. Photograph your injuries, the scene, and any property damage. Preserve damaged property rather than discarding or repairing it. Keep bills, receipts, mileage logs, and records of missed work. You can also review a general guide to evidence used in an Indiana injury claim.
Be careful about recorded statements and early settlement offers before you know the full extent of your injuries. A signed release generally closes a claim permanently. The firm's guide to recorded statements and medical releases explains common concerns.
A criminal prosecution and a civil claim are separate. A criminal case belongs to the State. A civil claim belongs to the injured person, and its deadline runs on its own schedule regardless of what happens in court.
Why location and deadlines matter
The incident occurred in Martinsville. The Martinsville Police Department is the investigating agency, and the Morgan County Prosecutor's Office holds charging authority.
Most Indiana personal injury and wrongful death claims must be filed within two years of the injury or death under Indiana Code 34-11-2-4[2]. Indiana's wrongful death statutes include Indiana Code 34-23-1-1[3], Indiana Code 34-23-1-2[4], and Indiana Code 34-23-2-1[5]. The statute that applies depends on the circumstances. A practical overview of survival actions and wrongful death claims explains the distinction.
Under Indiana Code 34-51-2-6[6], an injured person whose own fault is greater than 50 percent recovers nothing. Otherwise, recovery is reduced by that person's percentage of fault.
If a governmental entity is a potential defendant, shorter notice periods may apply. Written notice is generally required within 180 days for a political subdivision under Indiana Code 34-13-3-8[7] and within 270 days for the State under Indiana Code 34-13-3-6[8]. More information is available in the firm's guide to Indiana government tort claim notices.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a personal injury law firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana, founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps injured people understand deadlines, preserve records, and address insurance disputes that may be hotly contested.
If you have been injured and are unsure about your options, you can request a free case evaluation.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
Sources
- FOX59 Indianapolis reported (fox59.com) ↩
- Indiana Code 34-11-2-4 (iga.in.gov) ↩
- Indiana Code 34-23-1-1 (iga.in.gov) ↩
- Indiana Code 34-23-1-2 (iga.in.gov) ↩
- Indiana Code 34-23-2-1 (iga.in.gov) ↩
- Indiana Code 34-51-2-6 (iga.in.gov) ↩
- Indiana Code 34-13-3-8 (iga.in.gov) ↩
- Indiana Code 34-13-3-6 (iga.in.gov) ↩
