Tragic Crash in Michigan City Claims Young Life

Two Arrested in Connection with the Incident

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WNDU) – In the early hours of Saturday morning, an 18-year-old lost their life in a devastating crash in Michigan City. Following the incident, an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old have been arrested in connection with the tragedy.

Gunshots Detected, Leading Police to the Scene

The series of events unfolded when a Michigan City police officer, patrolling the north side of the city, heard multiple gunshots coming from the Eastport neighborhood. The city’s Flock Safety Raven gunshot detection system promptly alerted the officers to the 400 block of Walker Street.

Crash and Gunfire Reported Simultaneously

Shortly after receiving the gunshot detection system’s notifications, the police received a 911 call about a crash and additional gunshots in the same vicinity.

Tragic Discovery at the Scene

Upon arrival, law enforcement found a collision involving three vehicles. Tragically, 18-year-old Mykel Trice from Michigan City was discovered deceased and trapped beneath an overturned vehicle.

Arrest of Suspects

Officers apprehended 19-year-old Jordan Glancy from LaPorte, who was identified as the driver of one of the vehicles involved in the crash. Meanwhile, investigators were deployed to Franciscan Health Michigan City Hospital upon receiving reports of an 18-year-old, Jermaine Carter Jr., seeking treatment for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his right leg.

Charges and Bonds

Following his discharge from the hospital, Carter was taken into custody and charged with attempted murder, attempted robbery with a deadly weapon, criminal recklessness, and unlawful carrying of a handgun. He has been assigned a cash bond of $100,005.

Glancy, on the other hand, was arrested for dealing a schedule I controlled substance and dealing marijuana, and his cash bond has been set at $50,005.

Legal Proceedings

Both Carter and Glancy are scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday morning for a probable cause review hearing.

Ongoing Investigation

The crash and shooting incident are currently under investigation. Authorities urge anyone who witnessed the incident or possesses additional information, including surveillance or cell phone footage, to come forward and assist Detective Sergeant Lendell Hood. Detective Hood can be contacted at 219-874-3221 (Extension 1074) or via email at lhood@emichigancity.com.

For those who prefer to maintain anonymity, information can also be shared with the Michigan City Police Department via their Facebook page, the department’s crime tip hotline at 219-873-1488, or the WeTip Hotline for General Crime at 800-78-CRIME. Informants may be eligible for a reward if an arrest and conviction are made.