Topline: Larry Pardue is accused of firing a shotgun at his roommate in Cass City and then barricading himself inside a home for hours before surrendering to police.
Published: June 5, 2026 7:00 am ET
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CASS CITY, MI — Larry Pardue, 41, was arraigned Monday in Tuscola County District Court on an assault with intent to murder charge and a string of additional felony weapons counts after Michigan State Police said he fired a shotgun at his roommate and then barricaded himself inside a home for hours.
According to a report from MLive, troopers from the Michigan State Police Caro Post were first sent to the scene around 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, after a report of a domestic assault at a home near Cass City and Schwegler roads in Tuscola County.
Police said troopers were dispatched to contact a man who had been waving down cars on the road. That man told troopers that his roommate, Pardue, had fired a shotgun at him before he ran for help.
State police said Pardue was armed with a shotgun and barricaded himself inside the house. When troopers tried to communicate with him, he refused to come out.
The standoff lasted until just before 11 p.m., when authorities apprehended Pardue. During the response, the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team was called in, along with the agency’s bomb squad and an aviation unit.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
In addition to assault with intent to murder, prosecutors charged Pardue with five counts of felony firearm, two counts of weapons possession by a prohibited person, one count of ammunition possession by a prohibited person, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of second-offense domestic violence.
A judge set bond at $500,000.
Court records show Pardue is scheduled to return for a probable cause hearing at 8:15 a.m. June 10 and for a preliminary examination at 8:30 a.m. June 17.
Police also said the man who reported the shooting had valid warrants and was arrested as well, then lodged in the Tuscola County Jail. Authorities have not publicly identified him.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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CASS CITY, MI — Larry Pardue, 41, was arraigned Monday in Tuscola County District Court on an assault with intent to murder charge and a string of additional felony weapons counts after Michigan State Police said he fired a shotgun at his roommate and then barricaded himself inside a home for hours.
According to a report from MLive, troopers from the Michigan State Police Caro Post were first sent to the scene around 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, after a report of a domestic assault at a home near Cass City and Schwegler roads in Tuscola County.
Police said troopers were dispatched to contact a man who had been waving down cars on the road. That man told troopers that his roommate, Pardue, had fired a shotgun at him before he ran for help.
State police said Pardue was armed with a shotgun and barricaded himself inside the house. When troopers tried to communicate with him, he refused to come out.
The standoff lasted until just before 11 p.m., when authorities apprehended Pardue. During the response, the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team was called in, along with the agency’s bomb squad and an aviation unit.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
In addition to assault with intent to murder, prosecutors charged Pardue with five counts of felony firearm, two counts of weapons possession by a prohibited person, one count of ammunition possession by a prohibited person, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of second-offense domestic violence.
A judge set bond at $500,000.
Court records show Pardue is scheduled to return for a probable cause hearing at 8:15 a.m. June 10 and for a preliminary examination at 8:30 a.m. June 17.
Police also said the man who reported the shooting had valid warrants and was arrested as well, then lodged in the Tuscola County Jail. Authorities have not publicly identified him.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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What Started as a Domestic Call Ended with a Bomb Squad and 8-Hour Standoff
Larry Pardue is accused of firing a shotgun at his roommate in Cass City and then barricading himself inside a home for hours before surrendering to police.
By Silvia Torres
Published: June 5, 2026 7:00 am ET
CASS CITY, MI — Larry Pardue, 41, was arraigned Monday in Tuscola County District Court on an assault with intent to murder charge and a string of additional felony weapons counts after Michigan State Police said he fired a shotgun at his roommate and then barricaded himself inside a home for hours.
According to a report from MLive, troopers from the Michigan State Police Caro Post were first sent to the scene around 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, after a report of a domestic assault at a home near Cass City and Schwegler roads in Tuscola County.
Police said troopers were dispatched to contact a man who had been waving down cars on the road. That man told troopers that his roommate, Pardue, had fired a shotgun at him before he ran for help.
State police said Pardue was armed with a shotgun and barricaded himself inside the house. When troopers tried to communicate with him, he refused to come out.
The standoff lasted until just before 11 p.m., when authorities apprehended Pardue. During the response, the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team was called in, along with the agency’s bomb squad and an aviation unit.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
In addition to assault with intent to murder, prosecutors charged Pardue with five counts of felony firearm, two counts of weapons possession by a prohibited person, one count of ammunition possession by a prohibited person, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of second-offense domestic violence.
A judge set bond at $500,000.
Court records show Pardue is scheduled to return for a probable cause hearing at 8:15 a.m. June 10 and for a preliminary examination at 8:30 a.m. June 17.
Police also said the man who reported the shooting had valid warrants and was arrested as well, then lodged in the Tuscola County Jail. Authorities have not publicly identified him.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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