Officer Shoots Armed Man on the Purdue Fort Wayne Campus

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Fort Wayne, Indiana — On July 30, 2024, at roughly 7:22 a.m., the Fort Wayne Police Department received a call from Dekalb County Community Corrections (DCCC) to assist in locating 31-year-old Gawon Benson who did not return to their custody. DCCC advice that Gawon's monitor status showed him in the area of 2600 Abbey drive, moving in the direction of Purdue Fort Wayne. PFW Officers were notified and requested to assist locating Gawon. DCCC called back advising that Gawon may have a Glock 9mm handgun in his possession, that he previously stole from his ex-girlfriend.

Officer from both agencies (PFW and FWPD) located Jawan walking towards parking lot 10 on Purdue Fort Wayne Campus. Gawon was not responding or complying with officer directives. Gawon pulls a Glock model 48 9mm handgun from his right pocket and refuses to drop it, after being ordered repeatedly by officers to do so. He is subsequently shot. Officers began providing medical care, until medics arrived and took over care. Gawon succumbed to his injuries. A note was later found in Benson’s pocket, saying his goodbyes to his family members.