The Office of the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney reviewed the investigation surrounding the police action shooting that occurred on September 6, 2024, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which resulted in the death of John Edward McCloud.
News release from the Fort Wayne Police Department:
Fort Wayne, Indiana (May 16, 2025) – The Office of the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney reviewed the investigation on April 4th, 2025 surrounding the police action shooting that occurred on September 6th, 2024 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which resulted in the death of John Edward McCloud. According to the Toxicology Report, from the Allen County Coroner’s Office; John McCloud had Methamphetamine in his system, at levels which have been known to cause violent and irrational behavior.
The shooting investigation was completed by the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Indiana State Police. The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has determined that there is no evidence of criminal liability in this incident. The officer was justified in using force, as he reasonably believed that force was necessary to prevent serious bodily injury or death to himself and/or citizens of this community.
The Fort Wayne Police Department and the Indiana State Police have determined that the officer’s actions were consistent with department policy and the use of force was reasonable to prevent serious bodily injury or death to the officer and/or citizens of this community.
Read more posts on the 2024 31st Allen County Homicide or visit the 2024 Allen County Homicides index page.
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