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Law enforcement looking for Reelsville man as they investigate a homicide

A Reelsville man was at the center of a homicide investigation in Brazil Thursday evening. 

 

According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Matt Ames, police are looking for John Luke Benjamin McGuff, 25, of Reelsville, as a person of interest in a homicide that took place in Brazil Thursday afternoon. 

 

Police consider McGuff armed and dangerous and have asked the public to not engage with him, but rather call 911 immediately if he is seen. 

 

The Clay County Sheriff's Department, as well as Brazil Police responded to 310 North Leavitt Street, Brazil, shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday and upon arriving found a male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim died at the scene, according to officials. As of Thursday evening, the victim's identity and age had not been disclosed. 

 

Ames is asking anyone with information or may have seen or heard anything to call the ISP Putnamville Post at 765-344-7453. 

 

This is an ongoing situation and will be updated as necessary. 

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