One Dead One Arrested After Overnight Shooting

VIGO COUNTY, Ind – The Vigo Co. Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened in the Idle Creek Subdivision early this morning.  Deputies received a call around 1:30 am stating an individual in the home had been shot.

Deputies say that the person that had been shot had already died by the time they arrived on scene.

Several people from the residence were taken to the Vigo Co. Sheriff’s Office to be interviewed.

Officers say that individuals at the residence were having a small party where alcohol was being consumed by minors.

During the party a firearm was displayed and eventually pointed at the victim.

At this time the victim’s name is being withheld until family members can be notified.

Officers have arrested 19-year-old Nathan G. Derickson of Terre Haute on a preliminary charge of Reckless Homicide.

He will make his first court appearance tomorrow (Thursday 3/29/18).