Evansville police say a 31-year-old man and a juvenile are facing weapons charges after detectives pulled multiple guns from a vehicle tied to a shots-fired investigation on the city’s west side. The case started earlier this month in the 1600 block of Jackson Avenue and led officers to a traffic stop where they recovered several firearms. The adult, identified by police as Dyawn D. Griffin, was taken into custody and the juvenile was booked on a weapons charge.
Investigation Traces Back To Jackson Avenue Gunfire
According to Evansville police, the department’s Adult Investigation Unit and Street Crimes Unit opened an inquiry after a reported "shots-fired run" in the 1600 block of Jackson Avenue. Detectives then carried that probe onto the roadway, stopping a vehicle on Tuesday and seizing multiple firearms inside. Both people in the vehicle were taken into custody, the department stated in a post by the Evansville Police Department.
Who Was Booked And The Charges They Face
Local coverage identified the adult suspect as 31-year-old Dyawn D. Griffin. He faces several counts, including Dangerous Control of a Firearm, Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm, Failure to Signal and Obstructed License Plate. The juvenile was charged with Child in Possession of a Firearm, according to 14News.
What We Know So Far About The Case
The department’s public statement does not say whether anyone was hurt in the Jackson Avenue shots-fired run, and it does not list booking information or court dates for either person arrested. Police say the investigation is still active and that additional details will be released when they are ready, per the department’s Facebook post.
Jackson Avenue’s Ongoing Gunfire Problem
Gunfire calls have been a recurring issue in parts of Evansville, including stretches of Jackson Avenue and the south side. Last November, officers responded to multiple shots-fired runs in the Jackson Avenue area and asked neighbors to check their cameras and share any relevant footage, as reported by 14News. That report also listed the EPD Adult Investigations Unit at (812) 436-7979 and the department tip line at (812) 435-6194 as contacts for information.
Police are again urging anyone with details or video tied to the Jackson Avenue investigation to reach out to EPD’s Adult Investigations Unit or call the department’s tip line. This story will be updated as investigators release more information.
