After an attempted traffic stop, Ryckeart led police on a 40-minute chase that ended when he crashed into the back of a home in Elkhart. The officers who shot and killed Ryckeart were cleared of any wrongdoing by a grand jury in January 2014.
Victim's Name: Christopher James Ryckeart
Agency Responsible: Elkhart Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: White
Date of Death: November 10, 2013
County: Elkhart
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Urban