For Immediate Release
Date: 12/5/2023
Location: 1 E. Main Street
Time: 3:42 pm
Suspect Arrested #1: 43 yo, Michael Barker
Preliminary Charges: Felony Murder and Robbery
Details:
On December 4, 2023 the second suspect wanted in connection in the homicide of William Kintzel on April 4th, 2022 was apprehended. The Fort Wayne Police Departments Homicide Unit conducted the homicide investigation of Mr. Kintzel and a Felony Murder warrant was issued for 43yo Michael Barker. Barker fled from prosecution and had been wanted since April of 2022. With the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service, Michael Barker was apprehended in Cleveland, Ohio. He will face extradition back to Indiana.