Media Fact Sheet

Date: 5/30/2025

Location: 1 E. Main St

Time: 4:04pm

Details/Summary:

On 5/30/2025 at 0205 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 2600 block of Wells Street in reference to a shooting investigation. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound(s). The victim was rendered medical attention on scene and then transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Fort Wayne Homicide Unit conducted the criminal investigation and developed probable cause to arrest 19yo Jaylen Murray and 18yo Jayden Cosme. The Homicide Taskforce was initiated and soon after both subjects were arrested in a high-risk traffic stop in the area of S. Anthony Blvd and Lanternier Street. Both were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Allen County Jail on the charge of Murder. The case is still under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department, Allen County Prosecutors Office and the Allen County Coroner’s Office.

Suspect Arrested: 18yo, Jayden Cosme

Preliminary Charges: Murder

Suspect Arrested: 19yo, Jaylen Murray

Preliminary Charges: Murder