New Carlisle Deputies are investigating an incident where a 37 year old victim suffered a gunshot wound. The New Carlisle Fire and Rescue transported the man to the awaiting Careflight medical helicopter, which landed at a nearby church parking lot and took him to Miami Valley Hospital. At press time his condition is unknown.
The incident occurred around 9:15 pm at a home in the 105 South Henry Street in New Carlisle.
A person at the home said the male victim suffered a gunshot to the abdomen and was alert and talking when medics arrived.
Clark County deputies said that the two men were looking at a 45-caliber handgun. They said the gun had recently been purchased, and was modified so that the trigger would have a "smoother pull."
The friend said he believed the gun was unloaded. While they were looking at it, the gun discharged. Deputies confirmed that the victim suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach.
Deputies arrested a Springfield man, Keith E. Griffin Jr., 32. He is charged with failure to comply with a police officer, tampering with evidence, and traffic citations.