What happened
Richmond police arrested a juvenile after another juvenile was shot near Lions Park in the Ridge Street area at about 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, according to Dayton 24/7 Now[1].
The injured person suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital in Dayton, Ohio. The person arrested faces allegations of aggravated battery and dangerous possession of a firearm by a child. Kicks 96[2] also reported the shooting, and the Palladium-Item[3] reported on the arrest and hospitalization.
Charges are allegations, and anyone charged is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Richmond police continue to investigate.
What an injured person should do next
If you were hurt in a shooting, follow your medical providers' advice and keep every follow-up appointment, including care received outside Indiana. Keep copies of medical records, bills, police paperwork, and documents from victim services. The firm's personal injury resources offer additional information about organizing records after an injury.
Ask the investigating agency how and when its reports can be requested. Indiana's crime victim compensation program and local victim advocates may be able to help with some expenses. You can also review what to bring to a first personal injury consultation so important records are easier to evaluate.
Why location matters in an Indiana injury claim
The shooting happened near Lions Park in Richmond, in Wayne County, and the Richmond Police Department is investigating. The place where an injury happens usually determines which county's courts would hear a civil case, even when medical treatment occurs in another state.
When the injured person is a minor, Ind. Code 34-11-6-1 can extend the time to file an injury claim beyond the usual two-year period in Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. Under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6, Indiana divides fault among those responsible. These rules are fact-specific, and a criminal charge does not by itself decide a civil claim.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a personal injury law firm in Fort Wayne founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps Indiana families understand injury claims involving young people, applicable deadlines, and the evidence that may matter. Insurance companies and other parties may aggressively defend a claim, so careful records and a clear timeline can be important.
No outcome can be promised. If you want to discuss the circumstances, the firm offers 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.
