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Indiana Man Brought Explosives to Church with Plan of Targeting Parishioner, Police Say
Matthew Schutz was charged with attempted murder and explosives possession after police found multiple devices and a second intended target, officials said.
- On March 11, Michigan City Police arrested 41-year-old Matthew Schutz at the Full Gospel Church on Ohio Street, finding him armed with a firearm and multiple explosive devices while sitting with parishioners.
- Responding to a 911 call, officers arrived after a caller warned that someone was heading to the church to "shoot a known parishioner," enabling police to prevent a potential disaster.
- Investigators discovered Schutz also targeted a family at a home in the 600 block of East Barker Avenue, while a search warrant at his Brinkman Avenue residence yielded additional explosive devices and manufacturing materials.
- Charged on Friday with three felony counts and a misdemeanor, Schutz remains in the LaPorte County Jail on a $100,000 bond for Attempted Murder, Possession of a Destructive Device, Stalking, and Resisting Law Enforcement.
- Michigan City Public Information Officer Captain Kevin Urbanczyk confirmed there is no ongoing community threat, stating that additional information will remain withheld to "safeguard the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
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Man arrested at Michigan City church with explosive devices, firearm
A man was arrested and is facing attempted murder charges and possession of a destructive or explosivedevice at a Michigan City church.Matthew Schutz,41, was s
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Michigan City Man Accused Of Bringing Explosive Devices To Church In Alleged Murder Plot
Matthew Thomas Schutz, 41, of Michigan City, has been charged in LaPorte Superior Court 1 after police say he went to a Michigan City church with explosive devices while allegedly planning to kill a man attending the service. According to a probable cause affidavit, on March 11, 2026 at approximately 5:56 p.m., the LaPorte County Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a woman who stated she had a protection order against Matthew Schut…
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