For Immediate Release
7/18/2021
Life-Threatening Shooting
Date: 7/18/2021
Location: Main St and Center St
Time: 2:33 AM
Details:
On July 18th, 2021 at approximately 2:33 AM dispatched received a call that a male had been shot at the intersection of Main St and Center St. Police arrived on scene and located an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers immediately rendered aid. The male initially appeared to be in stable condition and was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment. While at the hospital the injuries became life-threatening.
According to witnesses it may have started over an argument at Peddle City, prior to the victim being shot at Main St. and Center St. Currently witnesses are being interviewed and Detectives are canvassing the area for further leads.
The investigation is being held by the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Prosecutors Office. If there is any information regarding this incident, please contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 427-1201 or Crime Stoppers at 436-7867.
Officer Paul Meitz
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne Police Department