(Michigan City, IN) - A teenager is facing charges in connection with more than 70 gunshots fired in Michigan City.
Miko Lemons, Jr., 19, is facing charges like Level 5 felony criminal recklessness.
Police said officers responding to a report of shots fired Monday night recovered 72 spent bullet shell casings in an alley near W. 8th St. close to Pullman Park on the city’s northwest side.
Several casings were also found in an alley between Seymour Ave. and Hancock St.
When officers arrived, police said Lemons hiding in some tall grass took off running but, eventually, stopped fleeing and was taken into custody.
According to court documents, Lemons showed up to a home on Seymour Ave. asking another individual if he wanted to join him in firing the gun he had on his possession.
There were no reports of any damage.
Police said a backpack containing another gun and firearm accessories like loaded magazines was recovered from a nearby shed.
Lemons is also charged with possessing a stolen fire arm and resisting law enforcement.
