The Plymouth Police Department and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to 920 West Jefferson Street on Monday, July 31st at about 9 p.m. for the call of shots fired and someone yelling for help.
During the investigation, it was determined that a physical altercation had occurred in the residence and a handgun was discharged outside near the front porch.
The male suspect in question, Michael Carver, 28, of Tippecanoe had fled the location prior to police arriving on the scene. A short time later, his vehicle was located at River Park Square by a Plymouth Police Officer.
Michael Carver was taken into custody and a firearm was located on his person. He was then transported to the Marshall County Jail and booked in for Criminal Recklessness, Criminal Confinement, and two counts of Domestic Battery.
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