Frankfort Man Charged After Attempted Robbery, Shooting

On November 9, 2026, the Frankfort Police Department was dispatched to the 800 Block of Rossville Avenue for a report of a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers from the Frankfort Police Department, Clinton County Sheriff's Office and the Indiana State Police-Lafayette District responded. On arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male who had been shot in the arm. It was discovered that the shooting occurred in the 300 Block of West Washington Street. Based on accounts from those present, officers learned of a suspect who resides in the 500 Block of West Washington St in an apartment building. Within 45 minutes, the suspect was in custody.

Frankfort Police Detectives and our Crime Scene Investigator responded and conducted an investigation that resulted in the Clinton County Indiana Prosecutor's Office filing formal charges on 19-year-old, Maycn Paul Ratliff of Frankfort. He was charged with the following:

Attempted Robbery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, a Level 2 Felony

Aggravated Battery, a Level 3 Felony

Battery By Means of a Deadly Weapon, a Level 5 Felony

Criminal Recklessness, a Level 5 Felony

Intimidation, a Level 5 Felony

Pointing a Firearm, a Level 6 Felony

The juvenile victim has been released from the hospital. The case is still under investigation, and no further information will be released from the department.