Two 18-Year-Olds Arrested for Pointing Gun in Michigan City

Police apprehended the suspects at a local park and recovered a firearm with an extended magazine.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Two 18-year-old men, Deshannon Driver and Jayden Owens, were arrested by Michigan City police on Friday after allegedly pointing a gun at another person in the 400 block of Ridgeland Avenue. The police responded to a call around 4:05 p.m. and apprehended the suspects at Walker Park, where they also recovered a firearm with an extended magazine.

Why it matters

Incidents of gun violence and threats involving young adults are a serious concern for the Michigan City community, as they can lead to escalating conflicts and put public safety at risk. This arrest highlights the need for continued law enforcement efforts to address such threats and prevent further incidents.

The details

Driver was arrested for resisting law enforcement, while Owens was arrested for pointing a gun and resisting law enforcement. Owens also had an outstanding warrant for armed robbery resulting in serious injury, battery with a deadly weapon, theft of a firearm, and auto theft.

  • The incident occurred around 4:05 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Deshannon Driver

An 18-year-old man arrested for resisting law enforcement.

Jayden Owens

An 18-year-old man arrested for pointing a gun, resisting law enforcement, and having an outstanding warrant for multiple violent felonies.

Michigan City Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and made the arrests.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Owens, given his outstanding warrant for violent felonies.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenge of addressing gun violence and threats involving young adults in the Michigan City community, and the importance of continued law enforcement efforts to maintain public safety.