INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man was charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening to kill someone.
IMPD officers were dispatched to the 6700 block of Doris Drive, near West 21st Street and Interstate 465 on Indianapolis' west side, on a report of a shots fired around 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18. Officers said when they arrived on scene they spoke with the caller who said they didn't hear any gun shots and declined further police help.
The following afternoon, IMPD officers were dispatched to the 6400 block of West 10th Street, near I-465, to speak to a person requesting police.
Officers arrived and spoke to the caller, who was the same caller from the previous day.
IMPD said the caller told officers that they lied about the initial incident because they were "afraid for their safety." The caller stated that when officers arrived in front of their house the day before, the suspect, later identified as 54-year-old Charles McQuinn, allegedly grabbed a gun, loaded it, and sat it on his lap.
McQuinn allegedly told the victim that if the police came any closer, he was going to shoot them. Police said the victim then diverted officers away from the scene. The caller then told officers that later in the night, after police left, the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at them and stated that he was going to kill the victim.
IMPD officers went back to the 6700 block of Doris Drive and found McQuinn. Police said he refused police commands to "exit peacefully."
IMPD said after "relentless efforts and de-escalation techniques," McQuinn exited the home and was taken into custody.
Officers searched the home and found two guns inside.
McQuinn was charged Oct. 22 with intimidation with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. Online court records indicate he has a jury trial scheduled to begin Dec. 18.
