MEDIA RELEASE

March 17, 2023

Details:

The Office of the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney has completed its review of the investigation surrounding the police action shooting that occurred on November 2, 2022, at Poplar Street, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which resulted in the death of Wyatt Beckler.

The shooting investigation was completed by the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Indiana State Police. The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has determined that there is no evidence of criminal liability in this incident. The officer was justified in using force, as he reasonably believed that force was necessary to prevent serious bodily injury or death to himself and/or citizens of this community. 

The Fort Wayne Police Department and the Indiana State Police have determined that the officer’s actions were consistent with department policy and the use of force was reasonable to prevent serious bodily injury or death to the officer and/or citizens of this community. 

The below link is a Critical Incident Video Brief of the Officer Involved Shooting.

Watch here:  https://www.dropbox.com/s/3h3zwf52fx8kvtl/OIS%20v5.mp4?dl=0

Fort Wayne Police Department
Office of Public Information
Sgt. Jeremy Webb