For Immediate Release

September 22, 2021

Fatal Shooting Investigation

Date:  09/22/2021                 

Time:  1:06 AM

Location:  1600 Franklin Avenue

Victim:  Male / Adult

Details:

On Wednesday, 09/22/2021, at approximately 1:06 AM, the City of Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the intersection of Spring Street and Franklin Avenue reference a subject armed with a gun. The caller informed dispatch a male subject entered a residence in the area and fired a gun. Officers arrived on scene and were directed to a residence in the 1600 block of Franklin Avenue.   

Officers entered the residence and located a male/adult victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Paramedics pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

A person of interest is currently being interviewed by Detectives. Criminal charges will be determined once the interview is complete. There are no additional details at this time.   

The Allen County Coroner’s Office will release the deceased identity along with the cause and manner of death. This incident remains under investigation by the City of Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and the Allen County Coroner’s Office.

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