Jason Wetzel
Jason I. Wetzel, 48, of Wanatah, Ind. has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of his son Jeremiah J. Wetzel Monday night.
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting occurred at the Wetzel residence, located in the 8200 west block of CR 1500 South, in rural Cass Township. Following an autopsy Wednesday morning at Franciscan Health, Michigan City, an arrest warrant was issued for Jason Wetzel for the offense of murder. The warrant was served to him shortly thereafter in the La Porte County Jail, where he was already being held. La Porte Circuit Court has set a $1,000,000.00 cash-only bond.
“Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division have tirelessly investigated the circumstances surrounding the shooting,” police said.
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