(La Porte, IN) - Charges have been filed in connection with gunfire in La Porte over the weekend when, early on Saturday, Isaac Hegwood, 22, allegedly fired five shots into the air in the 100 block of Warsaw Street on the city’s northeast side.

 

According to court documents, an ex-girlfriend was in a vehicle parked in front of her home when Hegwood pulled up in his vehicle A short time later, he was on foot approaching the vehicle in question when it quickly took off. Gunshots were then fired.

 

Police said Hegwood got back into his car and went after the vehicle, but was stopped by officers a short time later and admitted to firing the rounds.

 

Court documents also revealed a gun missing five rounds from its once-fully loaded magazine was recovered from the Hegwood vehicle.

 

The Portage man has been charged in La Porte Circuit Court with Intimidation, Pointing a Firearm at Another Person and Criminal Recklessness.