For Immediate Release

Date: 05/23/2024

Location: 6310 E. State Blvd: Kroger

Time: 6:14 P.M.

Details/Summary:

On Thursday May 23rd, 2024 around 6:14 pm the Fort Wayne Police Department started to receive multiple 911 calls regarding a male white shooting inside the Kroger store at 6310 E. State Blvd. Officers from several police agencies responded to assist. Upon arrival officers learned that the suspect had fled the scene. Officers then searched the store for possible victims or additional shooters. No victims were located in this incident. Officers did locate several casings inside the store.

While officers were talking to witnesses, a male matching the description of the shooter was located in the area. Officers have taken the adult male into custody and do not believe there is any other shooters or threat to the community. Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians are on scene to collect evidence and gather witness statements.

This incident remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office.

Sergeant John Nichter
Public Information Officer