What was reported
A woman was shot and a man was killed by police gunfire at a home in the 1500 block of E. Illinois Street in Evansville around noon on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, according to 14 News (WFIE)[1].
According to the report, Evansville police were called about a man who had a protective order against him at the home. The man shot a woman inside, and officers fired at him at the doorway. The man died. The woman was transported with non-life-threatening injuries, and an officer was placed on administrative leave.
No names had been released. The investigation remains ongoing, and the available reporting does not establish whether any civil claim will be filed or who may bear civil responsibility.
What injured people should do next
If you are hurt in a violent incident, follow all medical advice and keep every follow-up appointment. Keep copies of your medical records, bills, and paperwork from police or victim services. A practical guide to preserving evidence for an Indiana injury claim explains why organized records can matter when facts are disputed.
Ask the investigating agency how and when reports can be requested. Indiana's crime victim compensation program and local victim advocates may also be able to help with some expenses.
Why location and deadlines matter
This incident happened in the 1500 block of E. Illinois Street in Evansville, in Vanderburgh County. A civil case would ordinarily be filed in Vanderburgh County or where a defendant is located.
Most Indiana injury claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. Indiana's modified comparative fault rule, Ind. Code 34-51-2-6, generally reduces recovery by an injured person's percentage of fault and bars recovery when that person's fault is greater than 50 percent.
Claims involving a city, county, town, or another political subdivision are governed by different rules and may require written notice within 180 days. You can read more about claims involving an Indiana government entity and Indiana injury claim deadlines. These rules should not be treated as a conclusion that a government entity is responsible for this incident.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a Fort Wayne personal injury law firm founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps people across Indiana who are hurt because of someone else's wrongdoing or carelessness. Chad Delventhal can explain how injury claims work, identify deadlines that may apply, and review the available records. No outcome can be promised in any case.
If you have questions about a possible civil claim, 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.
