WARNING: The following Critical Incident Video Brief,contains graphic content that some may find disturbing Fort Wayne Police Department Officers responded to the 1500 block of Wells St. on Friday, September 6, 2024 at approximately 1:51 a.m. due to calls of a Burglary in progress. The Officer arrived on scene, made entry, and found a male attacking a female. The Officer fired his weapon and struck the suspect who succumbed to his injuries despite medical treatment on scene. The Office of the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney reviewed the investigation on April 4, 2025, surrounding the police action shooting that occurred on September 6, 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.