Daleville Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Standoff
A Daleville man, Nathan Carter, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing a handgun toward law enforcement officers during a standoff at his home on Lynn Street. The incident, which lasted several hours, began when deputies were called…
Indianapolis, IN, August 17, 2026 —
A Daleville man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, following a lengthy standoff with law enforcement officers at his Lynn Street residence. The suspect has been identified as Nathan Carter.
The incident began when deputies responded to Carter’s home on Lynn Street after receiving a call requesting a welfare check. Details regarding the circumstances that led to the welfare check were not immediately available.
According to initial reports, the situation escalated into a standoff that extended for several hours. During this standoff, Carter allegedly fired a handgun in the direction of the law enforcement officers present at the scene. No injuries to officers or civilians were reported in connection with the alleged shooting.
Following the resolution of the standoff, Carter was taken into custody. He has been formally charged with attempted murder, criminal recklessness, and resisting law enforcement. The specific details leading to the charges of criminal recklessness and resisting law enforcement were not provided.
The Daleville Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies, were involved in managing the standoff. Further investigation into the events that transpired is ongoing. Information regarding court dates or legal proceedings was not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by John Herrick on www.wrtv.com, see more information here.
