Verbal altercation turns physical, 24-year-old man shot in foot, suspect at large

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CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports deputies responded to 18089 State St. in the Village of Vandalia on Wednesday around 1:51 a.m. to investigate a shooting.

The report states two men were having a verbal argument when it turned physical, leading to one man, a 24-year-old, being shot in the foot.

Deputies say the second man fled the scene before they arrived.

The gunshot victim was taken to Elkhart General Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect remains at large, and his name is being withheld at this time.

Authorities say there's currently no threat to the public.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at 269-445-1560 or the Cass County Tip Line at 800-462-9328.

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