US: One Killed, Multiple Injured in Indiana Shooting

In the early hours of Sunday morning, a tragic "mass shooting" unfolded at a large party in Indiana, resulting in the death of one person, as confirmed by the police. 

The incident led to 19 individuals seeking treatment for injuries at a local hospital.

The distressing incident took place on the east side of Muncie, where multiple reports of gunfire prompted a swift response from the authorities just after 1 a.m., according to The Star Press. 

Although the police assured the public that there was no ongoing threat to the community, they disclosed that several victims were injured, with some in critical condition.

In light of the gravity of the situation and the number of victims involved, multiple agencies were called upon for assistance, as stated by Muncie Deputy Police Chief Melissa Criswell in a communication to The Star Press.

Among the responders providing support were numerous police officers from the nearby town of Eaton, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.

While the exact number of injured individuals was not specified by the police, officials at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie revealed to The Associated Press that they attended to 19 victims in their emergency department, with 13 remaining under stabilized condition as of Sunday morning. 

Some critically injured victims were transported by medical helicopter to other medical facilities for specialized care.

The tragic incident claimed the life of 30-year-old Joseph E. Bonner III, as reported by The Star Press, according to Delaware County Coroner Gavin Greene's identification.