Three men arrested in connection with deadly 2022 shooting in Michigan City

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- The Michigan City Police Department reports three men have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting which occurred in December 2022.

The initial incident occurred on Dec. 3, 2022, at around 12:55 a.m., when officers responded to the 700 Block of E 10th Street in reference to shots being fired.

Officers arrived and found 43-year-old Randy Edwards lying on the ground with apparent life-threatening injuries.

A woman had also been shot and officers began life saving measures.

Both victims were taken to Franciscan Health where Edwards was later pronounced dead.

Police say the investigation was complex but after two years, the investigation's findings were presented to La Porte County Deputy Prosecutor, Dennis Caviston, for review.

The prosecutor presented the case to the Honorable Superior Court 1 Judge, Jaime Oss, who determined probable cause existed and arrest warrants were issued for three individuals.

All three have been taken into custody.

On Sept. 27, 36-year-old Lakeith Winters was arrested at his Tremont Street residence by members of the SWAT Team, FAST Team, and detectives.

Winters is charged with Murder, a Level 1 Felony, Attempted Murder, a Level 1 Felony, Aggravated Battery, a Level 3 Felony, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, a Level 4 Felony, and Criminal Recklessness, a Level 5 Felony. His bond was set at $1 million cash only.

Also on Sept. 27, 42-year-old Joe Winters was arrested during a traffic stop in the 4300 block of Franklin Street by members of the FAST Team and LaPorte County Drug Task Force.

He is charged with Aiding, Inducing or Causing Murder, a Level 1 Felony, Aiding, Inducing or Causing Attempted Murder, a Level 1 Felony, and Aiding, Inducing or Causing Aggravated Battery, a Level 3 Felony. His bond was set at $100,000 cash only.

The third suspect, 40-year-old Shannon Winters, was arrested by the Chicago Police Department on Sept. 27 reference this investigation.

He is currently pending extradition back to Indiana to face charges of Criminal Recklessness, a Level 5 Felony, and Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Level 5 Felony. His bond was set at $15,000 cash only.

Police ask anyone with additional information about the case to contact Det./Sgt. Sopher at (219) 874-3221 Ext. 1049 or by email at [email protected].