What the jury decided
An Allen County jury on Thursday, October 1, 2026, found Fort Wayne resident Markevius Click guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of Jabari Casey at Hanna Street and Oxford Street. 21Alive reported[1] that the verdict included a firearm sentencing enhancement.
According to The Journal Gazette[2], the shooting happened on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Click fired one round that struck Casey in the head. Sentencing is set for November 16, 2026, and Click faces up to 85 years. The Fort Wayne Police Department investigated, and the Allen County Prosecutor's Office tried the case.
What families should do next
If your family loses someone to violence, the criminal case does not take care of every issue. A prosecutor represents the State, not the family, and a conviction does not by itself provide compensation for funeral costs, lost income, or the loss of a loved one. A wrongful death attorney can explain how the separate civil process works.
In Indiana, a civil wrongful death claim is brought by the personal representative of the person's estate. The first practical step is usually to open an estate and have a personal representative appointed. You should keep the death certificate, funeral and medical bills, and court records from the criminal case. The firm's guide to recoverable wrongful death damages provides additional general information.
Why the Fort Wayne location matters
The shooting happened at Hanna Street and Oxford Street in Fort Wayne, in Allen County, and the criminal case was heard in Allen County. A civil wrongful death claim arising from a death in Fort Wayne would ordinarily be filed in the Allen County courts. The police investigation and trial record could be central evidence, although a criminal conviction and civil responsibility remain separate legal matters.
Indiana's wrongful death statutes, including Ind. Code 34-23-1-1, Ind. Code 34-23-1-2 and Ind. Code 34-23-2-1, address who may bring a claim and what may be recovered, depending on the person's family circumstances. The general deadline is two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. Measured from October 4, 2025, that deadline falls on or about October 4, 2027. The deadline does not wait for sentencing or the end of an appeal. You can read more about the distinction between a survival action and a wrongful death claim.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a Fort Wayne personal injury firm founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm can explain how a civil wrongful death claim works alongside a criminal case, assist with gathering court and police records, and explain the deadlines that may apply. Insurance companies and other opposing parties may aggressively defend civil claims, so careful preparation matters. No outcome can be promised.
If you want to discuss the circumstances privately, you can request a free case evaluation.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation or related proceedings may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
