WEB EXTRAS: Eric Logan investigation videos, documents, and photos
ABC57 has compiled some of the evidence we obtained from officials to give you a chance to see it for yourself.
Below you'll find:
- A graphic depicting an overhead view of the parking lot with images of each piece of evidence and where it was located
- A video of Sgt. O'Neill explaining to the CMHU commander what happened when he arrived on scene, including the shooting. (under 4 minutes)
- A video of Sgt. O'Neill speaking with investigators from the CMHU about the shooting. (approx. 30 minutes)
- A slide show of evidence photos from the scene of the shooting, including images of Logan at the scene. (Warning: Graphic content)
- All of the documents released in the case including police reports, DNA reports, witness statements and the autopsy report.
- Timeline of events
OVERVIEW OF SHOOTING SCENE
SGT. O'NEILL INTERVIEW WITH CMHU AT 7:20 A.M. JUNE 16
SGT. O'NEILL GIVES DETAILED WALKTHROUGH OF SHOOTING
At 8:07 a.m. Sgt. O'Neill and CMHU Commander Grzegorek record the walkthrough of the scene and shooting at the Central High Apartments.
SLIDESHOW OF EVIDENCE PHOTOS (WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT)
DOCUMENTS OBTAINED BY ABC57
Law enforcement agency reports
Evidence/reports
- Crime scene log and reports
- Logan phone records
- ShotSpotter report/body worn camera log
- Evidence/DNA report
Dr. Smock report (Warning: Graphic content)
South Bend Police use of force policy
Eric Logan
- Autopsy (Warning: Graphic content)
- Toxicology report
- Criminal history
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
Here is a timeline of events gathered from police reports, press conferences and related documents in the case.
TIMELINE
June 16, 2019
3:23 a.m. A resident calls 9-1-1 and reports a person wearing all dark clothing is walking around the parking lot of the Central High Apartments with a flashlight, breaking into cars.
3:27 a.m.: Officers are dispatched to the Central High Apartments
3:30 a.m. Sgt. Ryan O'Neill notifies dispatch he is on scene
3:31:35 a.m. First shot captured on ShotSpotter
3:31:36 a.m. Second shot captured on ShotSpotter
3:31:55 a.m. O'Neill tells dispatch "Shots fired, get me an ambo"
3:32 a.m. As other officers arrive, video shows Logan standing at the back of a Subaru and O'Neill has his gun drawn. Officer Lindzy puts Logan in handcuffs.
3:33 a.m. Officer O'Neill turns on his body camera.
3:34 a.m. Officer Aaron Knepper leaves the scene with Logan in his back seat en route to the hospital, which is less than one mile from the scene.
3:36 a.m. Officer Knepper arrives with Logan at the hospital. The drive took approximately one minute and 27 seconds.
3:56 a.m. Sgt. O'Neill arrives at the hospital to be checked out.
4:01 a.m. Logan is taken into surgery for damage to his gall bladder and liver.
8:07 a.m. Sgt. O'Neill and CMHU Commander Grzegorek record the walkthrough of the scene and shooting at the Central High Apartments.
9:50 a.m. Eric Logan is pronounced dead at the hospital while in the ICU.
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June 17, 2019
An autopsy was conducted on Logan in Fort Wayne. It determined Logan died of a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
Investigators held a press conference about the shooting. During the press conference, police revealed the knife Logan was holding had been stolen from a vehicle on Taylor Street.
Investigators also revealed Sergeant O'Neill's body camera was not recording at the time of the incident.
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June 18, 2019
South Bend Police remind officers they are required to turn on their body cameras during all interactions with citizens:
“Officers should activate their body cameras during all work-related interactions with civilians. This Order reminds all personnel of our Body Camera Activation Policy #424.6 and the expectation that all enforcement and investigative contacts, traffic stops (including back-up), field interviews, and self-initiated contacts shall be recorded. This includes non-emergency call responses and any time there is civilian contact in relation to a complaint. Please see your Division Chief if you have any questions.”
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June 24, 2019
St. Joseph County Prosecutor Ken Cotter requests a special prosecutor be appointed to investigate the officer-involved shooting.
Related story: St. Joseph County Prosecutor requests special prosecutor for officer involved shooting investigation
June 26, 2019
Eric Logan's family files a wrongful death lawsuit
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July 3, 2019
Richard Hertel, a prosecutor in Ripley County, accepts the appointment as special prosecutor in this case.
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July 9, 2019
Richard Hertel, a prosecutor in Ripley County, holds a press conference to discuss his role and the possible outcomes of the investigation
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July 15, 2019
Sergeant Ryan O'Neill resigns from the South Bend Police Department, "I write to inform you that I hereby, effective immediately, voluntarily resign from the South Bend Police Department. As a result of the stresses and pressure of recent events, I recognize that I am no longer able to effectively stay with the agency."
Related story: Sergeant Ryan O'Neill resigns from the South Bend Police Department
March 6, 2020
Special Prosecutor announces the results of the investigation into Eric Logan's death. O'Neill is not charged in the shooting, but is charged for allegedly hiring a prostitute while on duty, ghost employment and official misconduct.
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September 8, 2020
O'Neill agrees to plead guilty to ghost employment.
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October 27, 2020
The court accepts O'Neill's plea agreement. He is found guilty of one count of ghost employment and the charges of official misconduct and public indecency were dismissed as part of the plea agreement. He was sentenced to two years probation.
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