At 7:05 a.m. on Sunday, Carmel Police were called to 325 E. 106th Street on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Mark Cowherd, 36, with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was treated and released.
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Information was obtained about a possible second victim who was located later. The second victim, Tina Naughgle, 39, had a gunshot wound to her leg. She was transported to a nearby hospital where she was treated and released.
With assistance from IMPD, the suspect, Rodney Upshaw, 45, Indianapolis, was located and arrested on the following charges:
- Domestic Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon – Level 5 Felony
- Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon – Level 5 Felony
- Attempted Murder (two counts) – Level 1 Felony
- Carrying a Handgun without a license – A Misdemeanor
- Burglary: Committed while armed with a deadly weapon – Level 2 Felony
- Burglary: Dwelling and results in serious bodily injury – Level 1 Felony
The Carmel Police Department was assisted by IMPD and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation is ongoing.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Carmel Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 317-571-2551 or Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS (8477).