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Neutral Court Opinion Mar 01, 2026

Bernard Lamont McGuire v. State of Indiana

── Bernard Lamont McGuire v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-02491 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: May 29, 2025 Author: Judge Elizabeth Tavitas County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed, Reversed and Remanded Judge Altice and Judge Brown concur On January 2, 2022, Kaouthar Chamem went to McGuire’s apartment to shave McGuire’s head and face, as she normally did weekly. She brought her infant son with her. After the shave, McGuire went into his bedroom and emerged holding a rifle. As Chamem turned toward him, he shot her once in the neck. Chamem was able to escape into the hallway, and a neighbor contacted 911. McGuire was arrested, and Chamem suffered serious injuries but miraculously survived. On January 7, 2022, the State charged...
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Elizabeth Tavitas Indiana Court of Appeals Judge
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