A man has been charged after a gunshot struck a home in the 800 block of North Hillsboro Road in New Castle on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, according to The Star Press via Yahoo News[1]. A woman inside was hit in the right upper thigh by drywall that came loose from her ceiling. She was not struck by the bullet.
Gregory Adir Hashem El, 61, is accused of firing the round from about 200 yards away. He was charged with criminal recklessness, a Level 6 felony, in Henry Circuit Court 2. He was released on a $5,000 surety bond plus a $350 cash bond, and his initial hearing is set for November 12. The charge is an allegation, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The Henry County Sheriff's Office investigated. This account comes from a single outlet, and other details have not been released.
What should an injured person do next?
If you are hurt in your home because of someone else's actions, get appropriate medical care and keep your treatment records. You should also photograph the property damage before repairs, save repair estimates and receipts, and keep the sheriff's case number. This guide to preserving injury evidence explains why records and photographs can matter when an insurer disputes what happened.
Homeowner's or renter's insurance may cover some property damage. Your insurance agent can explain what the policy covers. Before giving a broad recorded statement or signing a release, you can review the firm's guidance about insurance adjuster requests.
Why location matters in an Indiana injury claim
This incident happened in New Castle, in Henry County, and the Henry County Sheriff's Office investigated. A civil case is usually filed in the county where the injury happened or where a defendant lives.
Most Indiana personal injury claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. Indiana divides fault among those involved under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6. A civil claim is separate from the criminal case and does not depend on its outcome. You can read more about the deadline in this Indiana injury claim filing guide.
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 people across Indiana who are hurt because of someone else's carelessness or recklessness. Chad Delventhal can explain how an injury claim may differ from a criminal prosecution, review insurance questions, and identify deadlines that may apply.
No outcome can be promised in any case. If you want to discuss what happened, the firm offers a free case evaluation.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation or court case may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
