KOKOMO — Howard County Prosecutor Mark McCann announced on Tuesday that his office has formally requested the Indiana State Police investigate the officer-involved shooting in Kokomo that happened last weekend.
“Given the seriousness of this incident, it is in the best interest of justice and the community that the Indiana State Police take the lead in this matter,” said Prosecutor McCann in a statement. “Our office will provide full cooperation to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation.”
Howard County Coroner David Granger has identified 30-year-old Johnathon Shane Landis as the individual who died in the shooting.
According to a Facebook post by Kokomo Police on Saturday, the incident occurred in the 2100 block of South Lafountain.
Authorities confirmed that a person died, later identified as Landis, and the officers involved were not injured.
ISP will release more information as it becomes available.
The coroner confirmed that an autopsy was performed on Monday, and the cause and manner of death are pending toxicology results.
