Suspect in Mishawaka hostage situation identified, officially charged with felonies
Chad Bean (mugshot from 2012)
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On Monday, the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office charged the suspect, identified as 53-year-old Chad Bean, with five counts of Criminal Confinement, Level 3 Felonies, two counts of Stalking, Level 4 Felonies, and one count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, a Level 4 Felony.
Sunday's hours-long standoff occurred at a home on Conner Drive.
The Mishawaka Police Department and St. Joseph County Metro SWAT Team responded to the scene to rescue five hostages, which included children.
Bean was then shot by officers on scene. According to MPD and the St. Joseph County Police Department, each department has one officer on paid administrative leave.
Bean remains in critical condition at the hospital according to police.
SBPD's Violent Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation due to the officer-involved shooting in this case.
Police say at the investigation's conclusion, all facts, evidence, and statements will be forwarded to the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office to decide whether further charges are appropriate.
You can read the full probable cause affidavit in the case below:

