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Man Stabs Brother To Death With Samurai Sword During Argument

Last updated on Tuesday, November 25, 2014

(LAPORTE CO.) - An Indiana man stabbed his brother to death with a samurai sword, police say.

Trail Creek police were called before 1 p.m. about an argument at a home located at 105 Hummingbird Dr. While reporting the dispute, a caller yelled that someone had been stabbed.

Officer arrived to investigate and found Thomas Arndt, 54, Michigan City, lying on the front lawn with several stab wounds. A sword was stuck in the ground nearby, and Arndt was taken to a Michigan City hospital where he later died from his wounds.

Trail Creek police identified the suspect as Bradley M. Arndt, 47, Trail Creek--the victim's brother. He's charged with murder and is being held in the LaPorte County Jail on a $1 million bond. Indiana State Police assisted with the investigation.

Witnesses said the argument was over property.

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