GREENVILLE — Police were investigating a shooting that took place in Darke County.
The shooting took place in the 200 block of Gray Avenue around 6:30 p.m., according to social media post.
When police arrived, officers saw a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg.
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Police identified the shooter as Nicholas Swindler, and he was arrested and charged with Felonious Assault, according to Greenville Police.
Darke County Sheriff’s Office released two 911 calls, one from a bystander, and the other was from Swindler.
The first caller said they heard a gunshot that sounded kind of quiet and saw a man on his knees crying in a yard.
They confirmed they did not see the shooting happen but just heard it.
Swindler called police after he had shot a man in his front yard.
“I had just shot somebody in the leg in front of my home,” said Swindler.
Swindler told police the reasoning for shooting was because the man was not leaving Swindler’s home when warned multiple times.
Swindler also told police that they have video of the altercation before the shooting that News Center 7 requested.
The shooting remains under investigation. If you have any information, call (937) 548-1103.
News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.
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