Police investigating Franklin Co. New Year’s Eve shooting

police-gunFRANKLIN COUNTY, Ind. — Authorities in Franklin County are investigating a shooting on New Year’s Eve.

According to the Laurel Police Department, a landing zone was set up at the Laurel School on New Year’s Eve for a gunshot wound to an extremity.

Investigators are saying that as of now, it appears to be accidental.

According to officials, an off duty police officer was involved in the incident and has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

As investigators finalize their reports, they will be sent to the Indiana State Police for review.

WRBI will bring you more details on this story as we receive updates.