Putnam County - On September 25, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., an off-duty trooper of the Putnamville State Police Post was working on a fence located near the intersection of County 325 West and County Road 450 North. The off-duty trooper observed a silver four door vehicle stop in the roadway within twenty-five feet of where he was working. This is when he heard a gunshot come from the vehicle. Running towards the vehicle, it quickly sped away. The off-duty trooper then called 911 and requested assistance.
Troopers of the Putnamville State Police Post and multiple officers for surrounding agencies responded to the area. After an extensive search, officers were able to locate the silver passenger vehicle and driver. The driver was identified as Michael Lee McConnell, age 19, of Indianapolis, Indiana. After conducting an interview with detectives of the Putnamville Post, McConnell was taken into custody and transported to the Putnam County Jail without incident.
Arrested and Charges: Michael Lee McConnell, 19, Indianapolis
Criminal Recklessness With a Firearm, Level 6 Felony
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