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Indianapolis man charged with attempted murder after altercation in Miami County

An altercation in Miami County on January 27 resulted in an Indianapolis man charged with attempted murder.

According to Indiana State Police, the incident was reported on February 6. A woman had contacted the Indiana State Police about a domestic battery incident that happened in her vehicle as she drove on U.S. 31 in Miami County. 

It was reported that a passenger in the vehicle, identified as Achery Nailson, 42, of Indianapolis, had became physically violent with the woman, and had threatened her with a gun. The gun was then allegedly pointed at the victim before a shot was fired a through the roof of the vehicle. 

After a thorough investigation by Indiana State Police and the Miami County Prosecutor's Office, a warrant for Nailon was issued on February 14. Nailon was later arrested during a high-risk traffic stop in Indianapolis. He was transported to the Marion County Jail and is awaiting extradition to Miami County.

Nailon is charged with attempted murder, kidnapping, criminal confinment, domestic battery, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, pointing a firearm at another person, and violation of probation stemming from a charge issued in St. Joseph County. 

The incident is still under investigation and there are still more leads ISP detectives are currently following. 

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