Media Fact Sheet

Date: 09/24/2024

Location: 1 E. Main St, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802

Time: 1600 hours

Suspect Arrested:  Dominique M. Washington 29yoa

Preliminary Charges: Murder, Felony Murder, Kidnapping and Failure to Report Discovery of a Body w/Intent to Hinder Investigation

Details/Summary:

On September 20, 2024, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the area of Michaels Ave and Van Buren St in reference to a death investigation.  The two victims, identified as Christina Dixon 41yoa and Matthew Johnson 41yoa, were recovered from the St. Mary’s River.  Homicide Detectives responded and conducted a criminal investigation.  On September 23, 2024, 29yo Dominique M. Washington was taken into custody in Richmond, Indiana and preliminary charged with Murder, Felony Murder, Kidnapping and Failure to Report Discovery of a Body w/Intent to Hinder Investigation.  The FWPD Homicide Unit was assisted on this investigation by the Vice/Narcs Division, Gang and Violent Crimes Unit, Aerial Support Unit, Indiana State Police, Richmond Police Department, and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office.