EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Evansville police have confirmed that the fatal shooting victim in a North Side neighborhood Tuesday evening was an Evansville Fire Department officer.

Evansville Firefighter Robert F. Doerr, 51, has been identified as the victim by the coroner. An autopsy has been scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday.

The shooting occurred in the 2700 block of Oakley Street, near the Walmart Village Market on First Avenue.

Police said they received several calls from residents of the neighborhood about hearing gunshots around 7:05 p.m. Tuesday. One of the callers reported seeing a person laying on the ground in front of a home on Oakley Street.

When police and paramedics responded they attempted to resuscitate the victim but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the scene. They have notified family, Evansville Police spokesman Sgt. Jason Cullum said.

Detectives are canvassing the area for more information about the shooting, Cullum said. At this time they don't have a suspect or motive for the shooting and are looking for the community's help, he said.

A caravan of public safety officers blocked traffic and escorted the shooting victim's body to the Vanderburgh County Coroner's Office around 9:30 p.m.

The fire department lost another firefighter, James Pauli Jr., 51, on Feb. 19. He died after suffering a medical emergency. Pauli was Captain on Engine 3 with the Evansville Fire Department serving 31 years.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Evansville Police at 812-436-7979.

This story will be updated.

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