On April 26th, 2022 at approximately 10:53am, the Bowling Green Police Division responded to 1017 S. Main Street after receiving a report of a male who had slashed several tires on a vehicle. While responding to that location, reports about shots being fired at 1039 Varsity West were also received. Upon arrival, officers determined that the incidents were related. The resident at 1039 Varsity West stated that Tyson Lynndale Wells (44 years old, Bloomington, Indiana) had attempted to enter the apartment. The resident confronted Mr. Wells, at which time Mr. Wells discharged a firearm into the apartment. No one was struck by the gunfire. Mr. Wells then fled the scene in a dark-colored pickup truck. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle. The scene was processed by Bowling Green Police detectives.
A warrant for Tyson Well’s was filed at the Bowling Green Municipal Court for Attempted Murder and Aggravated Burglary.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of Mr. Wells is urged to contact Det. Sgt. Hartman at 419-352-1131. Callers that wish to remain anonymous can call the Wood County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-54-CRIME (419-352-0077).
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Bowling Green Police Division is to improve the quality of life in the city’s neighborhoods, to involve the community in decisions which directly affect them and to provide the necessary services identified by the community as important.