Police say deadly Evansville shooting was self-defense

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – Evansville Police say a deadly shooting Saturday at a home on Delmar Avenue near Broadway was self-defense.

Police found 34-year-old Carson Helmling with a gunshot wound to the chest.

Police say Helmling owned the home. He had gotten into an argument with two people his brother had allowed to stay there. Officers say Helmling tried to get them to leave and swung a board at them.

Police say based on evidence and statements from witnesses, the shooting was done in self-defense.

“So initially officers responded, detained multiple people, both witnesses and the shooter, who remained on scene afterwards, and then began the investigative process. So through that they interviewed multiple people, people that were present as well as again the shooter, and determined that it was likely a self-defense situation,” said Sgt. Anthony Aussieker.

No arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Evansville Police Department.