MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — A teenager was in surgery at an Indianapolis hospital after he was shot during a fight among juveniles Tuesday evening near the historic mineral water sanitarium in Martinsville, police said.

Officer Aubrey Rachels of the Martinsville Police Department told News 8 by phone about 8 p.m. Tuesday that the teen, who is from 13-16 years old, was seriously injured in the shooting just before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and taken by helicopter to Riley Hospital for Children.

Later, in a news conference just after 9 p.m. Tuesday, Rachels said the teenager injured was from age 13-18. She also said the teenager was stable at the hospital.

Investigators were talking to a possible suspect and witnesses, all who are juveniles, Rachels said. No arrests had been made as of 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Photos showed crime scene tape in the 400 block of North Mulberry Street, just a block west of North Main Street near the Morgan House Apartments, and a block east of the historic Martinsville Sanitarium.

The shooting was believed to have been targeted, and no threat to the community at large exists, Rachels said.

GALVESTON, Ind. (WISH) — A town marshal in Cass County has been placed on administrative leave pending review of a personnel matter.

Galveston Town Marshal Nick Bowyer’s leave became effective on Thursday, March 30.

An attorney for the town declined to comment on the reasons behind the decision.

WRTV Investigates, the investigative team at WISH-TV’s sister station WRTV, filed a records request for more information on the situation.

Records show Bowyer served as:

• Town Council Member: Dec. 13, 2017 – March 29, 2019
• Deputy Marshal: May 13, 2019 – July 20, 2020
• Town Marshal: July 21, 2020 – present

His current compensation rate is $30/hour, records show.

WRTV Investigates asked town attorney Braden Dean about who is taking on Bowyer’s duties, and Dean responded via email, “During the leave period, department operations are being maintained through existing personnel and standard operational procedures.”

Nick Bowyer is also listed as a sergeant with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

WRTV Investigates talked to Sheriff Ed Schroder, who confirmed Bowyer is still employed there and is not on leave at that agency.

Under Indiana law, government agencies have to disclose the factual basis for any disciplinary action, including suspensions, demotions, or discharges.

“At this time, no final disciplinary action has been taken,” Dean said. “Administrative leave is a non-disciplinary measure, and no findings or conclusions have been reached.”

Indiana State Police tells WRTV they have not received any reports related to the town.

“Consistent with Indiana law, the town is limited in what information may be disclosed while the review is ongoing,” said Dean. “Should any final action occur, the town will comply with applicable public records requirements at that time.”

GARY, Ind. – A man was charged in connection with the killings of at least four people in Gary, Indiana, more than 20 years ago.

What we know:

Edward Russell Jr. was charged in connection with the series of homicides in February 2002, according to the Gary Police Department.

The charges were in connection with the Feb. 9, 2002, killing of Mary Ann Wrencher in the 800 block of Kentucky Street, and the killings of Lenard Johnson, Barbara Hall and Curtis Hall between Feb. 8 and Feb. 12, 2002, in the 800 block of Virginia Street.

Russell was being held in the Lake County Jail, police said.

Gary police said the case was reopened and charged by the Lake County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force.

Police did not provide further details, but Fox Chicago has reached out for more information.