Michigan City Police Investigating Homicide
On Wednesday November 25th at approximately 2:30 A.M.; the La Porte County Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call in reference to a subject that was shot and not breathing at a residence in the 200 Block of Fir Street, according to Michigan City Police.
Michigan City Patrol Officers arrived and found 26-year-old Micah Garrett of Michigan City deceased within the residence.
The MCPD Investigative Division was immediately contacted and began an investigation. The crime scene was processed, and interviews were conducted with witnesses. Detectives have identified a person of interest and are continuing to follow up on leads at this time. An autopsy is scheduled for later this afternoon.
Agencies and divisions assisting with this investigation include: MCPD Patrol Division, MCPD Investigative Division, MCPD Division of Professional Standards, Trail Creek Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, La Porte County EMS, La Porte County Coroner’s Office, and the Michigan City Fire Department.
It is believed that this incident was not a random act of violence. In order to protect the integrity of the investigation, information pertaining to the person of interest will not be released at this time, police said. MCPD sent their condolences to the family of Micah Garrett.
MCPD would ask anyone with information about this incident to contact the lead detective on this case, Detective/Sergeant Anna Painter at 219-874-3221 Ext: 1077. They would also like to remind the public that you can contact them via Facebook Messenger, through the crime tip hotline number of 219- 873-1488, or you can also call the WeTip Hotline for General Crime (800) 78-CRIME and possibly receive a reward upon an arrest and conviction. All WeTip call information is sent directly to the LaPorte County Prosecutor’s Office. You can always request to remain anonymous!
