For Immediate Release

21F047344

Death Investigation

Date: 5/8/2021

Location: 4534 S. Lafayette Blvd.

                           

Time: 8:40 a.m.

Details:

On 5/8/2021 at approximately 8:40 a.m. officers of the Fort Wayne Police Department were dispatched to 4534 S. Lafayette Boulevard for the report of an unknown problem.   Officers located a 40 year old adult male inside the residence with apparent gunshot wounds.  Paramedics at the scene declared the victim deceased.    

Fort Wayne Police Homicide and Crime Scene units are currently on the scene trying to piece together what occurred.  They are canvasing the area and speaking with any potential witnesses to the incident.  This is an on-going investigation and further details will be released by the Allen County Coroner. 

Anyone with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Fort Wayne Police Department Detective Bureau at 260-427-1201 or to submit information on the P3 Crime Tips application for the Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers.

Officer Lisa Woods 1721F
Fort Wayne Police Department
Public Information Officer