Brought to you by WBIW News and Network Indiana
Last updated on Monday, February 15, 2016
(EVANSVILLE) - Evansville Police is asking the public’s help on identifying a suspect in a deadly shooting that happened early Saturday morning.
Officers heard gunshots while patrolling near North Main Street around 3 a.m.
The officers responded to a nearby bar and found the victim, 38-year-old Maurice Heyward, near the front door.
The bar's surveillance video shows an unknown black male shooting Heyword.
The video also shows a licensed gun owner, who witnessed the shooting, firing multiple rounds at the suspect. Police say because his actions were lawful, he is not facing charges.
The suspect ran to a blue Chevy SUV and took off. Police don't know if he was hurt in the shooting.
Police say the suspect is believed to be 6-foot tall and weigh 220-240 pounds. He was wearing an orange hoodie under a black coat. We're told he is considered armed and dangerous.
According to the Vanderburgh County Coroner's Office, Heyward died at a local hospital about one hour after the shooting.
If anyone recognizes the suspect, or has information on his whereabouts, you are asked to call 911 immediately. You can also leave an anonymous tip with WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME.
According to the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office, WeTip will give a $1,000 reward to the person who can identify the suspect and leads to a conviction.
Follow us online at 14NEWS.com and on Twitter. Text NEWSAPP to 51414 or click here to download our 14 News mobile app to get breaking news alerts and the latest headlines from around the Tri-State.
1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com
© Ad-Venture Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.