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Mishawaka officer reinstated after shooting on Connor Drive found justified
Summary
City officials told the board that EFC Zack Alfrey was placed on administrative leave after a Dec. 21, 2025 discharge of his duty weapon; following an investigation by the South End Police Department and review by the prosecutor's office that found the shooting justified, Alfrey was reinstated to full duty effective Jan. 6, 2026.
The Mishawaka Board was advised on Jan. 6, 2026 that EFC Zack Alfrey was reinstated to full duty after an internal review following a Dec. 21, 2025 incident on Connor Drive that involved the discharge of his duty weapon.
According to the chief’s report to the board, the South End Police Department conducted the investigation into the incident and the prosecutor's office reviewed the case and determined the shooting was justified. The chief told the board that, after a subsequent internal review, Officer Alfrey was reinstated to full duty effective Jan. 6, 2026.
The actions reported were administrative: Alfrey had been placed on paid administrative leave on Dec. 21, 2025 pending the investigation, and the board was informed of the investigation’s outcome and the officer’s reinstatement. No formal disciplinary vote or further public hearing was recorded during the meeting.
The board did not record additional details about the circumstances of the discharge in the meeting transcript. The chief’s summary identified the investigating agency (South End Police Department) and the prosecuting office review as the bases for the justification determination; the board treated the matter as concluded and the officer returned to duty.
