Died in custody
Mikel Fort
Mikel Fort, a man from Logansport, Indiana, died on July 28, 2026, while being held in Fort Wayne. The Cass County prosecutor said he took his own life that morning. He was expected in court that day, and the proceedings were canceled after his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Cass County prosecutor says he took his own life that morning while being held in Fort Wayne.
Reported by: Cass County prosecutor.