For Immediate Release

April 15, 2022

Shooting Investigation

 

Date:   April 15, 2022           

Time:  9:30 pm                     

Location: 7800 Eagle Trace Cove               

                                   

Victim(s):  Adult Male (Deceased) Adult Male (Life Threatening Injuries)

Suspect(s): None at this time

Details:

On April 15, 2022 shortly after 9:30 pm the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 7800 Block of Eagle Trace Cove in reference to a reported shooting. Responding Officers were advised that the subject calling 911 had advised that himself and a friend had been shot.

Upon Officers arrival on scene they located 2 adult male victims both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. One male victim was pronounced deceased on scene by paramedics and the other victim was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. Fort Wayne Police Homicide Detectives were called to the scene along with Crime Scene Technicians and Fort Wayne Police Air Support Units.

Detectives were canvassing the area attempting to gather any witness statements along with any video surveillance footage from resident’s security systems. There was varying descriptions of possible vehicles leaving the scene after the shooting and Detectives were trying to locate any video footage to gain vehicle descriptions. Crime Scene Technicians along with Air Support Units were assisting in gathering and documenting evidence associated with the incident

Detectives are asking that anyone with any information regarding this incident to please call the Fort Wayne Police Department at (260) 427-1222 or they can use the P3 App. They can also contact Allen County Crime Stoppers at (260) 436-7867

The Identity of the victim will be released at a later time by the Allen County Coroner's Office. This incident is being investigated by the Fort Wayne Police Department, Allen County Coroner's Office, and the Allen County Prosecutor's Office.

Officer Mark A. Bieker
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne Police Department