July 15, 2019

Police Officer In South Bend Shooting Case Resigns

Justin Hicks
Article origination IPBS-RJC
Police Officer In South Bend Shooting Case Resigns - Courtesy South Bend Police Department

Police Officer In South Bend Shooting Case Resigns

Courtesy South Bend Police Department

Monday afternoon, the South Bend Fraternal Order of Police announced the resignation of the white South Bend police officer who shot and killed a black man a month ago. 

In a statement, FOP local president Harvey Mills wrote that the stress of a pending lawsuit, national media attention, and social media have been difficult for Sgt. Ryan O’Neill and his family.

“These fights are just too much for Sgt. O’Neill and his family to undertake right now,” Mills concluded.

South Bend Police Chief Scott Ruszkowski confirmed that O’Neill has resigned "effective immediately." 

Activists who had called for O’Neill to leave the force welcomed the news saying it was an important step in the healing of the South Bend community.

Tags:South Bend Police DepartmentEric Logan
Support independent journalism today. You rely on WFYI to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Donate to power our nonprofit reporting today. Give now.

 

Related News

Rokita touts work opposing illegal immigration in trip to southern U.S. border
Public Affairs / May 21, 2025

Rokita touts work opposing illegal immigration in trip to southern U.S. border

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita touted his work fighting illegal immigration Wednesday during a trip to the United States' southern border.
Read More
Indiana's unemployment rate improves for fourth month, drops below national average
Public Affairs / May 21, 2025

Indiana's unemployment rate improves for fourth month, drops below national average

Indiana's unemployment rate has steadily improved over the last four months, according to the latest preliminary labor data. The state's unemployment rate fell below 4 percent for the first time since last June.
Read More
Southern Indiana business owners in Trump country react to tariffs
Public Affairs / May 21, 2025

Southern Indiana business owners in Trump country react to tariffs

For weeks, there was a 145 percent tariff between China and the U.S. Now, for the next 90 days, they stand at 30 percent on Chinese goods and 10 percent on U.S. goods. Kyle Anderson, an economist with IU’s Kelley School of Business said the soybean industry may need to find new buyers for its goods fast or risk wasting tons of materials or selling at a loss.
Read More