For Immediate Release

Date: November 10, 2024

Location: 4200 Block Avondale Dr

Time: Approximately 10:49pm

Details/Summary:

On November 10, 2024 at approximately 10:49 pm, Fort Wayne Police Department received a call regarding multiple individuals walking up and down the 4200 block of Avondale Drive with firearms making threats to shoot. Multiple Officers arrived in the area and located several individuals around the 4100 block of Avondale Drive. At least one suspect had a firearm, in which that suspect failed to comply with verbal commands given by the Officers. Shots were fired and the suspect was struck. Officers rendered medical aid to the suspect until relieved by medics. Medics continued providing medical aid until it was determined that the suspect succumbed to the injuries.

This incident remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department, Allen County Coroner’s Office, and the Allen County Prosecutor’s office. The Indiana State Police will conduct an independent investigation.

Officer A. Shotzman
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne Police Dept.