Shawn Booker
Shawn L. Booker, 50, of Fort Wayne, died at Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, Indiana, on April 4, 2026. Indiana State Police said they were assisting the Miami County Coroner's Office and facility investigators, and the coroner ruled his death a homicide caused by multiple sharp force injuries. His brother Lee Booker says Shawn needed help with mental health and that the Department of Correction failed to protect him. His family, including his brother Arthur, describes him as the father of four children, with a girlfriend and a first grandchild on the way, and a GoFundMe was started to cover funeral costs.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody (neglect alleged). The Miami County coroner ruled the death a homicide from multiple sharp force injuries, and his brother Lee Booker says Shawn needed mental health help and that the Department of Correction failed to protect him.
Reported by: Miami County Coroner John Boyer (medical examiner or coroner); Lee Booker, his brother (family or their lawyers); 21Investigates (reporters).
News reports (4)
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