Man Found Guilty on 14 Counts in Mishawaka Hostage and Shooting Case
Chad Bean was convicted on charges including attempted murder and criminal confinement after firing at officers during a hostage incident.
Chad Bean has been found guilty on 14 counts related to a hostage situation and shooting in Mishawaka, according to abc57.com. The verdict was reported on August 21, 2026.
The charges include five counts of Criminal Confinement, six counts of Attempted Murder, two counts of Stalking, and one count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, as reported by abc57.com. The investigation showed that Bean fired his gun 15 times at officers at the scene, according to the same outlet.
The case remains open as it develops.
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