BROWNSTOWN, Ind. – Indiana State Police Detectives arrested a Brownstown man on felony charges as a result of the investigation into a shooting that took place at a residence on March 4.
The investigation began on March 4 after Avis Wingler, 40, and his five year old son showed up at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour. Both Winger and his child were suffering from gunshot wounds to their legs. Wingler was reportedly treated and released at Schneck Medical Center, and his son was transported to Riley Children’s Hospital where he was later treated and released. Police were able to learn that the shooting occurred at Wingler’s residence at 1027 West Oak Street in Brownstown.
During the investigation, detectives learned that Wingler was supervising his son that evening, and was handling a loaded handgun in the living room of his residence while his son was nearby. The firearm discharged, causing one round to go through Wingler’s leg and into the leg of his son. After the shooting, police say that surveillance footage from the residence showed that Wingler allegedly altered the scene rather than providing medical aid for his son. He then contacted a relative to come to the scene, and according to detectives, the relative arrived and provided medical aid to the child before taking them both to Schneck Medical Center.
At the conclusion of the investigation, ISP detectives arrested Wingler on felony charges of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon causing bodily injury and neglect of a dependent causing serious bodily injury.