For Immediate Release

Updated Release for 11/2/24 Arrest

Date: November 3, 2024

During yesterday’s search warrant service at 3210 S. Monroe St., during which a 15yo male was arrested for Attempted Murder and Aggravated Battery for a shooting that occurred during the afternoon of November 1, 2024, three firearms were recovered, one of which had a machinegun conversion device (MCD) attached to it (attached to last night’s email and also pictured below, protruding from the back of the handgun). MCDs are small devices, no bigger than roughly the size of a quarter, that convert semi-automatic handguns into fully automatic handguns, capable of firing thousands of rounds per minute. These MCDs can be installed into any Glock-style handgun in a matter of minutes and are not only extremely dangerous but are highly illegal per both Indiana Law and U.S. Federal Law.

The Fort Wayne Police Department has seen a steady increase in the popularity and usage of MCDs over the past couple of years, specifically among juveniles. We are urging parents to not only be aware of if children are dangerously possessing firearms, but in particular to take note if juveniles are talking about MCDs, or their common street terms “Glock switches”, “switches,” “buttons,” “giggle switches,” or any other chatter about converting semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic firearms. We urge parents to have conversations with their youth about the dangers of firearms and MCDs and associating with those who possess these.

Anyone can anonymously report the illegal possession of firearms or MCDs via the P3 Crimestoppers App, the Crimestoppers tip line at (260) 436-7867, or http://www.crimestoppersfw.org/.

Sgt. Chris Felton
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne Police Department