Investigation Underway After Person Shot Near Versailles

No arrests have been made at this time.

(Versailles, Ind.) – A shooting is under investigation in Ripley County.

Indiana State Police and Ripley County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home on West County Road 700 South near Versailles on Monday around 4:30 p.m.

Upon arrival, police located a 24-year-old male suffering a gunshot wound to his lower body. The victim was transported to King’s Daughters Hospital in Madison before being transferred to a Louisville area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

No arrests have been made at this time.

Indiana State Police are leading the investigation.

More from Local News


Events

Former Madison Mayor sentenced to probation in child exploitation case

He will have register has a sex offender for 10 years

Brent Spence Bridge Companion Bridge Set to Begin Construction

Groundbreaking set to take place this spring; opportunities for construction jobs at $30 per hour available

Versailles IGA Named 2026 USA Centennial Retailer of the Year

The Retailer of the Year award recognizes independently owned grocery retailers.

Jennings Co's Ernstes Selected for Hoosier Gym All-Star Game

The All-Star Game is set for April 25.

Local Sports Report - March 14, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Former East Central Star Named NE10 Championship Most Outstanding Player

Hope Fox and the Southern Connecticut State Owls are a No. 1 seed heading into the DII Tourney.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Justin Moore - Times Tickin

Randy Travis I Won't Need You Anymore 20:35
George Strait I Hate Everything 20:31
Easton Corbin Loving You Is Fun 20:27
Old Dominion Memory Lane 20:24