Shawn L. Booker
Shawn L. Booker, 50, of Fort Wayne, died at Miami Correctional Facility in Indiana on April 4, 2026. He left behind four children, and his brother Lee said a first grandchild was on the way. The Miami County Coroner, John Boyer, ruled his death a homicide caused by multiple sharp force injuries, according to an autopsy report shared with 21Investigates, and Indiana State Police said their investigation was ongoing. Lee Booker has said his brother needed help with mental health and that the Department of Correction failed to protect him, and how the injuries occurred has not been made public.
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 the Department of Correction failed to protect Shawn, who needed mental health help.
Reported by: Miami County Coroner John Boyer (medical examiner or coroner); Lee Booker, Shawn's brother (family or their lawyers).