For Immediate Release

January 29th, 2022

Fatal Shooting Investigation

  

Date:  01/29/2022

Time:  05:19 PM

Location:  Area of Fairfax Ave and Standish Drive

Victim:  Adult Female (Deceased)

Details:

On Saturday, 01/29/2022, at approximately 05:19 PM, the City of Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the area of Fairfax Ave and Standish Drive in regards to a shooting that was reported by multiple witnesses. Officers arrived and located an adult female victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Paramedics pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

Detectives are currently interviewing witnesses and Crime Scene Technicians are processing the scene in an effort to obtain additional details. Anyone with information is asked to call the Fort Wayne Police Department at (260) 427-1222, Crime Stoppers at (260) 436-7867 or use the free “P3 Tips” App.

This incident remains under investigation by the City of Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and the Allen County Coroner’s Office.

The Allen County Coroner’s Office will release the deceased identity along with the cause and manner of death.

Officer Allissa Barnhorst
Public Information Officer
City of Fort Wayne Police Department