Marion, IN – Indiana State Police are investigating the tragic death of a Marion Health Police Officer after an accidental firearm discharge early Saturday morning.
According to the Indiana State Police Peru District, officers were called around 6:00 a.m. on November 30, 2025, to Marion Health Hospital after reports of a shooting involving Officer Ronnell J. Johnson, 25, of Marion.
Investigators said Johnson was handling a non-department-issued handgun when it accidentally discharged, striking him. Officers from multiple agencies, including the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Marion City Police Department, responded immediately.
Medical personnel at the scene administered life-saving measures, but Johnson succumbed to his injuries and was later pronounced deceased by the Grant County Coroner’s Office.
Authorities said Johnson’s family has been notified. An autopsy has been scheduled, and the investigation remains ongoing. No additional details have been released at this time.
Indiana State Police detectives were assisted by the Marion City Police Department, Marion Health Police Department, and the Grant County Coroner’s Office.
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