BLOOMINGTON - A Warsaw man is in Monroe County Jail after being charged with the murder of Minnesota man.
Bloomington Police Department arrested Brian P. White, 32, Warsaw, at 10:06 a.m. Saturday for the murder of Christopher A. Johnson, 32, Minneapolis, Minn.
Police were called to 1920 N. Arlington Road at 5:07 a.m. Saturday after a report that a man was stabbed. The victim, later identified as Johnson, was found outside the residence. He then was transported to Bloomington Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.White and Johnson allegedly got in a fist fight after White reportedly groped a woman. Police believe, after the fight was broken up, White left the residence and allegedly stabbed Johnson in the chest.
Police believe they found the murder weapon inside the home.
After he allegedly murdered Johnson, White fled on foot and went to a nearby home, where he asked the residents for "sanctuary." When the residents said they were going to call police, he hid in the home's cellar, putting a piece of tin over the opening.
A K-9 dog was able to sniff White out of his hiding spot.
Investigating Detective Rick Crussen interviewed White, but White refused comment, only asking that Crussen pray for him.
Johnson was in Bloomington with his band Useless Wooden Toys to perform at a house party. Johnson was the lead singer.
