FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE

Date: 12/26/2024

Suspect Arrested #1: Chad Kinney, male/46yoa

Preliminary Charges: Murder

Suspect Arrested #2: Shawn Williams, male/47yoa

Preliminary Charges: Murder

Details/Summary:

After an aggressive investigation, the Fort Wayne Police Department’s Homicide Unit, in conjunction with the Gang and Violent Crimes unit and the Vice/Narcotics Division, has arrested two males regarding the fatal shooting that took place Dec. 25 in the 1600 block of Wells St.

Shawn Williams was arrested around 10:30pm last night near the intersection of Stellhorn Rd and Maplecrest Rd, and Chad Kinney was arrested around 1pm today in the 5600 block of Kelso Ln. Both have been booked into the Allen County Jail on charges of Murder.

There is nothing further at this time.

Sgt. Chris Felton
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne Police Department