Shooting investigation leads to narcotic drug possession arrest in Miami County

MIAMI COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — Indiana State Police are investigating a shooting that left at least one person injured Friday morning in Miami County.

Police responded to US-31 near County Road 200 North in Peru and found two people, with one suffering from a gunshot wound.

One of the people, 19-year-old Jadyn Watts of Niles, was found to be in possession of a narcotic drug.

He was taken into custody.

The person with the gunshot wound was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

At this time, no others have been taken into custody.

The shooting remains under investigation.