For Immediate Release

Date: March 22nd, 2025

Location: Bowser and McKinnie Avenues

Time: approximately at 8:20 pm

Details/Summary:

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, around 8:20 pm, officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) investigated a shooting that occurred around 6:30 pm on the 400 block of W. Wildwood Avenue, where a female was shot and pronounced dead at the scene by medics.  After gathering witness statements and evidence information, officers identified Michael T. Miles as the suspect.

Following diligent investigative work, officers located Miles near Bowser and McKinnie Avenues and arrested him without incident. This incident remains under investigation by the FWPD, the Allen County Prosecutor's Office, and Allen County Coroner’s Office.

Suspect Arrested: Michael T. Miles, 53-year-old male

Preliminary Charges: Murder (also had a Probation Violation and an outstanding Warrant)

Sgt. Gutiérrez, PIO
Fort Wayne Police Department