LAPAZ — Marshall County Coroner Dean Byers was notified of a death on February 27, 2025, at 5:21pm at 212 South St. Lapaz, IN.
The deceased, Francis Shafer age 79 was discovered inside his home at 212 South St. while a house fire was being extinguished.
An autopsy has been scheduled to assist Investigators in determining the cause and manner of death.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Lapaz Fire Dept, Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office and Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.
Lapaz Fire Dept. was assisted by Bremen, Plymouth, Lakeville and Polk Twp. Fire Depts.
