For Immediate Release

Date: June 16, 2024

Location: 6000 Melan Cove

Time: 4:53 AM

Details/Summary:

A shooting that occurred early this morning, just before 5 am resulted in a deceased adult male and another adult male in fair condition.  The shooting occurred at a residence in the 6000 block of Melan Cove.  The Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the residence and located the two victims, along with multiple other occupants. Both victims were rendered aid and transported to local hospitals were one of the victims was pronounced deceased by medical staff. 

The other occupants of the residence are being interviewed and limited suspect information has been obtained at this point.  Many of the witnesses were impaired.  It is believed that the shooting occurred inside the residence.  Potential surveillance video in the area will be sought and reviewed.   Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the FWPD at 427-1201 or use the P3 Tips App. 

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

Sergeant Jeremy Webb
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne Police Department