(Michigan City, IN) - The firing of gunshots during an argument in Michigan City has resulted in an arrest.
Michael Johnson, 40, is charged with felony counts of criminal recklessness, intimidation and serious violent felon in possession of a firearm.
According to police, two men were arguing Sunday afternoon when Johnson standing nearby fired several shots from a handgun into the air. Johnson then directed verbal threats toward one of the men.
A gunshot detection system alerted officers to respond near the 500 block of E. 11th St. where Johnson was identified as the suspect.
Police said it was against the law for Johnson to have a gun because of a prior felony conviction. There were no injuries or damage caused by the shots.
Johnson was being held in the La Porte County Jail on $20,000 cash only bond.
