Police investigating Jennings County shooting incident

The Jennings County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an exchange of gunfire early Tuesday morning. At approximately 1:12 a.m., deputies were dispatched to an address on County Road 1000 West in Spencer Township in reference to shots being fired and a suspicious vehicle.

When deputies arrived on scene they learned the homeowner returned home and discovered the vehicle in the middle of the roadway. He checked his house and property and eventually found a man hiding in his yard. Police say the man opened fire on the homeowner with a small caliber gun. The property owner returned fire and the suspect fled. Deputies do not believe anyone was injured.

Deputies say the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Medora.

Police are still looking for the suspect. The investigation is ongoing.