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Charles, Michael Jermal. Photo from Lafayette Police Department
Charles, Michael Jermal. Photo from Lafayette Police Department

Police are asking the public for help in locating a person of interest after shots were fired in Lafayette.

Posted: Apr 13, 2020 1:35 PM
Posted By: Staff Reporters

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Police are asking the public for help in locating a person of interest after shots were fired in Lafayette. According to police, on Friday around 3:50 p.m., officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance with shots fired in the 3800 block of Wembley Dr.

No one was injured, however, a vehicle and 3 residences were struck by gunfire.

 Michael Jermal Charles was identified as a person of interest in this case.  Charles is 5’3” tall and weighs 165 lbs. and should be considered armed and dangerous.

If anyone has any information on Charles’ location please contact the Lafayette Police Department at 765-807-1200, or through the anonymous WeTip Hotline at 800-78-CRIME.

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