The lead off
- Elkhart police arrested a man after shots were fired at an apartment complex Friday night
- Investigators say the suspect fired from his apartment toward another resident outside
- No injuries were reported in the incident
ELKHART, IND. (WOWO) An Elkhart man is facing charges after police say he fired a weapon from his apartment toward another resident at a local apartment complex Friday night.
Police respond to shots fired call
According to the Elkhart Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Retreat Apartments on Toledo Road shortly before 9 p.m. Friday following reports of gunfire.
When officers arrived, they began investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identified a suspect who lived within the apartment complex.
Suspect accused of firing from apartment
Police say 29-year-old Keith Barrier Jr. allegedly fired a weapon from inside his apartment toward another male resident who was standing outside the building.
Investigators did not indicate what led to the incident or whether the individuals involved knew one another.
Authorities said no one was struck by the gunfire and no injuries were reported.
Arrest and charges
Following the investigation, officers arrested Barrier and transported him to the Elkhart County Jail.
Police say he was preliminarily charged with criminal recklessness involving a deadly weapon.
Formal charging decisions will be made by prosecutors after review of the case.
Investigation continues
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the number of shots fired or whether any property was damaged during the incident.
The case remains under investigation by the Elkhart Police Department.
The takeaway
- Elkhart police arrested 29-year-old Keith Barrier Jr. after a reported shooting at the Retreat Apartments on Toledo Road.
- Investigators allege Barrier fired from his apartment toward another resident who was outside the building at the time.
- No injuries were reported, and Barrier was booked into the Elkhart County Jail on a preliminary charge of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon.
