Man arrested in connection to Elwood Avenue shooting Thursday evening

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – A 23-year-old was arrested for his alleged involvement in a shooting that left 19-year-old Nicholas Mentock in critical condition.

Michael Sells has been charged with robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, armed robbery, possession of methamphetamine, carrying a handgun without a license prior conviction, aggravated battery and misdemeanor carrying a handgun without a license.

Sells was arrested at a residence in South Bend Friday.

On Thursday evening, the South Bend Police Department were called to a hospital for a shooting victim.

The shooting took place shortly before then in the area of Elwood Avenue and Adams Street, according to reports.

Investigators learned the shooting was likely during a robbery and that Sells shot the victim.

UPDATE: On September 26, 2022, Sells pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine, carrying a handgun without a license prior conviction and aggravated battery as part of a plea agreement. Sells was sentenced to 3 years in prison on the carrying a handgun charge, 15 years for aggravated battery and 18 months for possession of methamphetamine. The sentences will run concurrently. 5 years of the sentence was suspended and he will serve 5 years probation after his release.