For Immediate Release

May 23, 2021

Shooting Investigation

Date:  05/23/2021                 

Time:  3:06 AM

Location:  Mambo Room, 2701 West Jefferson Blvd.

Victim:  Male / Adult

Details:

On Sunday, 05/23/2021, at approximately 3:06 AM, the City of Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the Mambo Room located at 2701 West Jefferson Blvd. reference a shooting. Dispatch received several calls indicating someone had been shot. 

Officers arrived and located the male/adult victim lying in the parking lot of the business. The victim was suffering from several apparent gunshot wounds. Paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital in serious condition. Upon arriving at the hospital his condition was downgraded to life-threatening by a physician.   

Detectives are interviewing numerous patrons that were at the bar when the shooting occurred. There is no suspect information to provide at this time. 

This incident remains under investigation by the City of Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Anyone with information is encouraged to call crime stoppers at 436-7867 or use the free “P3 Tips” app.    

Officer Jason Anthony
Public Information Officer
City of Fort Wayne Police Department