Reelsville man wanted in connection with Brazil homicide

Jon Luke Benjamin McGuff

BRAZIL — Area police are looking for Jon Luke Benjamin McGuff in connection with a deadly shooting in Brazil on Thursday afternoon. McGuff is armed and dangerous, according to Indiana State Police Sgt. Matt Ames.

Ames said the Clay County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch received a 911 call at 3:50 p.m. on Thursday reporting shots fired.

Brazil Police Department officers and Clay County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to the scene at 310 N. Leavitt St., Brazil.

Police investigate a homicide on the northwest side of Brazil Thursday afternoon.

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“When they arrived, they found a male with several gunshot wounds,” said Ames.

The officers realized the victim had succumbed to his injuries. The Clay County Coroner was contacted.

“We are asking anybody that has any information or heard the gunshots to contact the police,” said Ames.

Ames said McGuff is aged 25 and from Reelsville.

If you see McGuff, Ames said, “Do not approach him and call 911.”

Ames is also encouraging residents to contact the ISP at 765-344-7453.

The male victim's identity has not been released, pending notification of his family.

The Clay County Prosecutor was also at the scene and has been informed of the situation. The Brazil Police Department, Clay County Sheriff’s Department and Conservation Officers were on the scene.

“This happened in the city, but I have asked the Indiana State Police to take the lead. They have more resources than the city. I asked, and they have accepted," said Brazil Police Chief Clint McQueen.

McQueen reiterated Ames’ plea for people with any information to contact law enforcement.