Shooting Investigation

Date: January 14, 2025

Location: 1400 E. Lewis St.

Time: 9:45 am

Suspect Arrested: Kenneth King, 24yo

Preliminary Charges: Murder

Details/Summary: All Information is preliminary and subject to change during the course of the investigation.

The Fort Wayne Police responded to reports of a shooting at roughly 9:45am in the area of 1400 E. Lewis St. today, Jan. 14, 2025.  Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s).  The victim was rendered aid by FWPD, until TRAA arrived and took over care.  TRAA pronounced the male deceased at the scene. 

An adult/male suspect is in custody.

At this time, the circumstances surrounding the shooting are actively being pieced together by Homicide detectives.  More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available.

This incident remains under investigation by the FWPD, Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Coroner’s Office.