Maurice Gardner
SALINE CO.—An alleged crime that occurred in Evansville in early April has taken a local turn as of today.
A suspect in a possible drug deal that went bad and devolved into a robbery and shooting has been located near Harrisburg and has been taken into custody by U.S. Marshals.
Maurice Gardner, age unavailable, had allegedly been involved in an incident with two others, Kevin Antonio Washington and Rahim Abdulla Washington (relationship unknown) that stemmed from what authorities believe was a drug deal gone bad at 1014 Jefferson Avenue in Evansville. A Matthew Green ended up being shot one time in the leg after allegedly being robbed they the Washingtons and Gardner at the scene.
Green gave statements, and officials were able to determine that Gardner and his cohorts were the ones to look for. Kevin Antonio turned himself in to authorities shortly after the incident; Rahim Abdulla’s status is currently unknown but we’re researching that. A warrant was issued for Gardner’s arrest, and authorities went looking. Gardner was considered armed and dangerous while on the run.
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