For Immediate Release

April 6, 2022

Fatal Shooting

Date: April 6, 2022

Time:  7:46pm

Location: 3400 E. Paulding Rd.

Victim: Adult Male / Deceased

Details:

On April 6, 2022, at 7:46 pm, officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a report of a person down in a parking lot in the 3400 block of E. Paulding Rd. Officer arrived and located an adult male who appeared to be suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s) lying on the ground next to a vehicle. Officers began first aid but paramedics pronounced the male deceased.

At this time there are no suspects, however a witness reported seeing an unknown number of people running from the scene.

Detectives are canvassing the area, searching the surrounding buildings for any video surveillance footage. Crime scene personnel are processing the scene for evidence, as several shell casings were located on the scene.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department or use the P3 Crime Stoppers app.

The exact cause and manner of death as well as the identity of the decedent will be released by the Allen County Coroner’s Office.

This remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Allen County Coroner’s Office.

Chris Felton
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne Police Department