On May 15, Michigan City police were called to a scene where a juvenile was shot. The victim,14-year-old Devin Porter was transported to the hospital but later died from his injuries.

Since the incident, Detectives worked to interview witnesses, attempt to identify a suspect(s), search for video surveillance and collect additional evidence.

Detectives then identified 19-year-old Michigan City resident Marcus Ballinger Jr. as a suspect during this investigation. Ballinger Jr. was located and taken into custody in the 1200 block of Ohio Street on May 19 at approximately 11:15 a.m.

LaPorte County Circuit Court Judge Julianne Havens found probable cause on May 21 to charge Ballinger Jr. with one count of Murder, a felony and Ballinger Jr. was issued a $1,000,000 cash bond.

This investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are expected to take place. The Michigan City Police Department is asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident, has any additional information, or has video surveillance/cell phone video of this incident, to contact Detectives Kay Pliske or Brock Moore.

• Detective Kay Pliske (219) 873-4810 or via email at [email protected]
• Detective Brock Moore (219) 874-3221 Ext. 1087 or via email at [email protected]

No further information is available at this time.