Bartholomew teen critically hurt in suspected accidental shooting

WFIU | By George Hale

Published July 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM EDT

Methodist has the highest number of COVID patients among IU Health’s hospitals and has the largest intensive care unit capacity in the state. — The victim was in critical condition at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

A teenager is in critical condition after a suspected accidental shooting in Petersville, the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday.

In a statement, the sheriff’s office said a private vehicle transported the injured 15-year-old male to the Columbus Regional Hospital on Thursday.

It said the unidentified victim received medical treatment there before being flown by Lifeline helicopter to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

“At this time the investigation into this incident is ongoing. All involved parties are cooperating fully,” the statement said.

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George Hale is a Multi-Media Journalist at Indiana Public Media. He previously worked as an Investigative Reporter for NPR’s northeast Texas member station KETR. Hale has reported from the West Bank and Gaza, Israel, Jordan and Egypt.

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