(Michigan City, IN) - A suspected drug dealer from Michigan City could be in deeper trouble for allegedly firing a gunshot during a family related dispute.

Terrence Pearson, 32, is charged with Criminal Recklessness and being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

According to court documents, Michigan City Police were called about the firing of a gun April 15th near the 1200 block of Franklin Street, where a nearby officer spotted Pearson and his brother as they ran toward the front of a nearby residence.

They were then approached a short time later and told the officer the gunshot was in response threats directed to them by a man having sex with another man’s wife.

Pearson admitted firing the weapon. According to police, he had been prohibited from carrying a firearm due to a pending Drug Dealing charge. Pearson has a prior conviction of Possession of a Hypodermic Needle from last year.

He is still being held today in the La Porte County Jail on $15,000 bond.