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Attempted murder, standoff suspect convicted on all counts

A jury has convicted Chad Bean on all 14 charges stemming from a hostage standoff in Mishawaka last December.

The convictions include six counts of attempted murder, five counts of criminal confinement, two stalking charges and unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon.

Prosecutors say Bean held five people hostage during an hours-long standoff at a home on Conner Drive and fired 15 shots at police. Officers returned fire.

Bean will be sentenced September 21st. Each attempted murder conviction carries a possible sentence of 20 to 40 years.

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