Indiana NewsLocal News

Brandon Cook acquitted of manslaughter in road rage trial

(Photo supplied/FWPD)

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – A Fort Wayne man charged in a fatal road rage incident has been acquitted of involuntary manslaughter.

Brandon Cook, 28, was charged with involuntary manslaughter and misdemeanor battery back in September 2018 following the death of Orlando Fernandez.

The two men had an altercation along U.S. 30 in Fort Wayne on August 8, 2018. An autopsy determined Fernandez died of a heart attack triggered by the stress of the altercation. His death was ruled a homicide.

The Journal Gazette reports Thursday that jurors found Cook not guilty of manslaughter following five hours of deliberation.

Jurors did find Cook guilty of battery, and he faces up to one year in prison when he is sentenced next week.

Related posts

FWPD officer charged with domestic battery

Darrin Wright

Stepmom accused of killing 10-year-old to claim mental illness

Darrin Wright

Right to Life of Northeast Indiana announces annual banquet keynote speaker

Ian Randall

1 comment

Buck June 25, 2019 at 9:25 am

I’m in utter disbelief. He’s going to get time served and walk out after the sentencing hearing. This is a failure of the Prosecuting office. Residents of Fort Wayne, you deserve better. Write a letter, post a comment. Better yet, vote differently next time.

Reply

Leave a Comment