Marion Police Department Press Release Re: Michael Guy Shooting
July 15, 2024
On July 15, 2024, at approximately 5:04 am, Marion Police Department officers responded to the 2100 bik. W. 8* Street regarding a call for assistance from a female who reported a male subject violating a court-issued protective order by being in her home and that the subject refused to leave. The male subject was also reported to be wanted on active arrest warrants.
On arrival, officers spoke with the complainant, who was locked out of her home, and she confirmed that the subject, Michael M. Guy, 39, had an active protective order and was not allowed to be around her or in the residence and that she wanted him removed. The complainant added that Mr. Guy had active arrest warrants on file for previously violating the court order. The woman also expressed fear of Mr. Guy. Because normal access to the inside of the residence was not possible, the complainant pushed the front door open to allow the officers access.
Once inside, officers located Mr. Guy in a bedroom with the door shut. The man was confrontational with the officers immediately and resisted forcefully when an attempt was made to place him in custody. A significant struggle ensued in which one officer’s holster with the officer’s issued pistol was forcefully ripped/removed from the officer’s body. Mr. Guy was tased in an attempt to use a less-than-lethal option to gain compliance with no effect. Mr. Guy advised that he intended to kill the officer during this time and refused commands to let go of the weapon. In order that the subject not be able to follow through, he was shot by the other officer. The subject did not survive despite attempted life-saving measures.
Chief David Gilbert requested the assistance of the Indiana State Police to investigate the incident since Marion Police Department officers are involved, which is standard in this type of case. Both officers have been placed on paid administrative leave until the investigation is concluded, which is also standard procedure.
Chief Gilbert said, “We support our officers who have an extremely tough job to do under difficult circumstances. This case is certainly one of those. None of our officers desire to harm anyone, but at times it is necessary, despite our best effort to minimize harm. Our condolences are extended to the family of Mr. Guy.”