Fatal Michigan City shooting death of Travis S. Clemons – Obituary
Tragedy struck Michigan City as 25-year-old Travis S. Clemons lost his life, and a 22-year-old man faces a murder charge in connection with the incident.
The victim, Travis S. Clemons, 25, a resident of Michigan City, was identified by the authorities.
On October 19, 2021, police responded to a call regarding a disturbance in the 8600 block of CR 400 North. Initially, it was reported as a battery, but it later emerged that Clemons had possibly been struck by a vehicle.
Upon their arrival at the scene, law enforcement discovered Clemons lying near a vehicle, unresponsive. First responders, in the process of administering aid to the victim, made a grim discovery – a gunshot wound on Clemons’ torso. He was promptly transported to a hospital for medical treatment. Tragically, Clemons succumbed to his injuries and passed away on the early morning of October 20th.
Dawson W. Mahoney, 22, hailing from Coolspring, was found standing nearby and was subsequently identified. He was taken into custody and transported to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office.
Following the granting of probable cause, Dawson W. Mahoney was arrested on a charge of murder.