For Immediate Release

 8/6/2021

 Shots Fired

Date: 8/6/2021

Location: 2723 Indiana Ave

Time: 11:31 AM

Details:

On August 6, 2021 at approximately 11:31 AM dispatched received a call reporting gunshots had been heard in the area. When officers arrived there were multiple bullet casings in the road. Officers also observed what appeared to be bullet holes in the vehicle and the house at 2723 Indiana Ave.

Unknown if the suspects may be in the home, officers blocked traffic to the area for public safety. Officers attempted to make contact with anyone inside through a loud speaker but no response. After several failed attempts to make contact, the Emergency Services Team (EST), Crisis Response Team (CRT), and Aerial Services Unit (ASU) were called out to the scene to assist.  

Officers were able to determine who lived at this address and called their cellphone with no response. Still no response to loud hailing. EST entered the home and searched it for any suspects or injured victims. The house was empty. Once it was determined there didn’t appear to be anyone injured or needing of medical attention, officers left the area.

The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking if anyone has any information regarding this incident please contact the FWPD at 427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 436-7867 or send information through the Crime Stoppers app P3.

The investigation is being held by the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Prosecutors Office.

Officer Paul Meitz
Public Information Officer