Cedar Lake, IN – A Cedar Lake woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting her husband during a domestic dispute in their home on July 10th, 2025. The incident has led to a comprehensive investigation and the filing of several serious charges, authorities said.
According to the Cedar Lake Police Department, officers responded to the 8500 block of W. 141st Ave at approximately 8:11 p.m. on July 10 after receiving a call regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Joshua Rosario, 34, suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chest in the lower-level kitchen area of the residence. Officer Alexis Dills provided immediate medical assistance at the scene, and additional officers ensured the safety of three juvenile children present in the home.
The investigation determined, based on a 911 call and self-admission, that Rosario’s wife, Michelle Finstrom, 35, allegedly shot him with a 9mm handgun. Finstrom claimed self-defense, authorities stated. Rosario was transported to a local hospital and later flown to a Chicago hospital, where he remained in stable condition.
Detective Marcus McDowell led the investigation, which included interviews, scene processing, and coordination with the Lake County Prosecutor. Investigators uncovered a documented history of alleged domestic violence between the couple, including a reported altercation the night before the shooting. Both had only recently moved to Cedar Lake.
On July 25th, 2025, Michelle Finstrom was formally charged with Aggravated Battery, Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Domestic Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, and Pointing a Firearm. She was taken into custody after her release from the hospital and lodged in the Lake County Jail.
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