For Immediate Release

7/30/2020

Suicide

Date: 7/30/2020

Location: 4035 Willshire Court

Time: 7:45 am

Details:

On 7/30/2020 at approximately 7:45 am officers were dispatched to 4035 Willshire Court for the report of a domestic dispute involving a firearm. A family member reported that an adult male left the residence with a gun in his hand and they were concerned he was having mental health issues. 

Officers located a vehicle matching the description given by family a short time later in the area of Maplecrest Road and Brian Drive.  Officers initiated a traffic stop to speak with the man and just prior to making contact, he shot himself in the head.

Sadly, this is the second suicide this week.  We again would encourage anyone who is having mental health issues, or who knows a family member that is having mental health issues to reach out for help.  Please call 911 as our officers are specially trained to deal with these issues or to guide you in the right direction to resources in our community.

Officer Lisa Woods
Fort Wayne Police Department
Public Information Officer