Late Tuesday night, October 29, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Pike County Dispatch received a 911 call reference a domestic disturbance with shots fired at a residence located at 104 South Bluff Street in Winslow. Within a few minutes, officers from Winslow, Petersburg, Indiana State Police and Pike County Sheriff’s Department arrived. When police entered the residence they found Christopher Morton, 32, in the kitchen holding a handgun in one hand and a beer can in the other. Trooper John Davis deployed his taser when Morton refused to drop his weapon. Morton was taken into custody without further incident. Officers continued their search and found Kelsie McDonald, 24, in the living room. McDonald had been shot and was unconscious. Officers immediately initiated CPR and emergency medical personnel were notified. McDonald was taken to Jasper Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Morton was arrested for murder and taken to the Pike County Jail where he is currently being held without bond. Morton and McDonald’s three-year-old daughter was also inside the residence. She was not harmed and is now with family.
Arrested and Charge:
• Christopher W. Morton, 32, 104 South Bluff Street, Winslow, IN
1. Murder, Class A Felony
This is an on-going investigation.
MEDIA NOTE: I will attempt to obtain a mug photo after 7:00 a.m.
Investigating Officers: Detective Tobias Odom, Detective Brad Chandler, First Sgt. Greg Winkler
and Sergeant Mark Green, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officers: Trooper John Davis, Trooper Wes Kuykendall and Trooper Lucas Zeien
Assisting Agencies: Winslow Police, Petersburg Police and Pike County Sheriff’s Department
