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Murder Charge in Auto Parts Store Shooting

(Michigan City, IN) - Charges have been filed in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in broad daylight near a busy intersection this week in Michigan City.

 

Gavin Mohamed has been charged with Murder, after having allegedly shot 27-year-old Dylan Andersen of La Porte outside the Advance Auto Parts on U.S. 20 near U.S. 421 at about 1 p.m. on Monday.

 

Despite life-saving attempts, police said, Andersen died soon at nearby Franciscan Health Hospital.

 

Mohamed, 26, of Michigan City was taken into custody shortly after the shooting and charged on Tuesday in La Porte Superior Court 1 after sufficient evidence was found to have him answer to the allegations.

 

So far, authorities have not disclosed the motive.

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