Grant County law enforcement on Friday, June 12 named 51-year-old Chandell Davis their Felony Fugitive, saying he is wanted on an attempted murder charge tied to a March shooting in Marion. The sheriff's alert includes a physical description of Davis and warns the public not to approach him under any circumstances. Authorities say anyone with information should reach out to law enforcement or Crime Stoppers instead of trying to intervene.
The fugitive alert tracks back to a late March shooting at the intersection of 30th and Hamaker streets that left a 58-year-old man critically wounded and later airlifted for treatment. Investigators say video from the area appears to show an argument that suddenly turned violent, followed by the suspect taking off in a black SUV. Marion police say an arrest warrant was issued on charges that include attempted murder, aggravated battery, battery with a deadly weapon and pointing a loaded firearm, and urged Davis to surrender to the Marion Police Department or the Grant County Jail while providing investigators' contact information, as reported by 21Alive.
What the sheriff's office posted
In its Facebook notice, the Grant County Sheriff's Office lists Davis as 51 years old, about 5'09" and roughly 180 pounds, and says he is wanted for attempted murder. The post is blunt about public safety, telling residents "do not approach" him and reminding readers that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement or Crime Stoppers, according to the Grant County Sheriff's Office - Marion, IN.
How to report tips
Marion police asked anyone with information about Davis or the March shooting to call Captain Josh Zigler with Marion Criminal Investigations at 765-662-9981 or email [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers, and local media summarized the initial reporting of the warrant and contact details. Authorities stress that members of the public should not attempt to detain Davis themselves and should instead call 911 or the numbers above right away if they spot him, per 21Alive.
Charges and possible penalties
Under Indiana law, an attempt to commit murder is treated as a Level 1 felony, one of the most serious classifications on the state's sentencing scale. Aggravated battery is typically a Level 3 felony, and pointing a firearm at another person is a Level 6 felony if the weapon was loaded or a Class A misdemeanor if it was not. Prosecutors can also seek additional fixed prison terms for crimes involving firearms. Those provisions are laid out in state statutes and reflected in court decisions and summaries of the Indiana Code, including Indiana Code § 35-41-5-1 (attempt), IC § 35-42-2-1.5 (aggravated battery), and IC § 35-47-4-3 (pointing a firearm).
Court records and background
Public appellate records show a Grant Circuit Court case involving a Chandell Arion Davis that was appealed to the Indiana Court of Appeals in 2025 after convictions for residential entry and criminal mischief, with a memorandum decision reflecting a total sentence of two years in that matter. It has not been independently confirmed whether that case involves the same Chandell Davis named in the sheriff's recent wanted notice. The appellate decision is available in the Indiana courts' online documents.
