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Reelsville man charged with murder in Brazil homicide

After searching for a Reelsville man at the center of a homicide investigation in Brazil Thursday, police announced on Friday morning they arrested their man. 

 

Indiana State Police Sgt. Matt Ames announced Friday morning police had arrested Jon Luke Benjamin McGuff, 25, of Reelsville, without incident. He is facing a preliminary charge of murder. 

 

McGuff was deemed a person of interest in a homicide that took place Thursday afternoon .

 

The Clay County Sheriff's Department, as well as Brazil Police, responded to 310 North Leavitt St., Brazil, shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday and upon arriving found a male with multiple gunshot wounds in an alley. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. 

 

According to court documents, McGuff had previously been charged for a misdemeanor theft charge and in 2020 was arrested and charged for possession of meth.

 

This remains a developing story and information will be updated as necessary.

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