On October 7, 2020, the Fort Wayne Police Department arrested John Edward Rizzo, Jr., in connection with the hit-skip accident that occurred on October 3, 2020, in the 2300 Block of Getz Road.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Hit-Skip Vehicle Crash Involving Pedestrians
Date: October 3, 2020
Time: 1632 hours
Location: 2300 block of Getz Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Details/Summary:
On Saturday, 10/03/2020, at approximately 4:32 AM, the City of Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 2300 block of Getz Road reference an assist for medics. Officers arrived and were informed two male/adult victims were located along the roadway. One of the victims suffered a head injury and the other victim suffered a leg injury. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. A physician reported the victim with the head injury had life-threatening injuries. The victim with the leg injury is in serious condition.
Investigators located debris at the scene indicating the victims were struck by a vehicle. The suspect vehicle failed to stop and fled the scene. Evidence suggests the victims were walking southbound on the west side of the Getz road when they were struck.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance video from nearby homes and businesses. They hope the surveillance video and evidence left that the scene will help identify the suspect vehicle. Investigators said the suspect vehicle will have significant front-end damage on the passenger side in the area of the headlight. Anyone with information is asked to call the Fort Wayne Police Department at (260) 427-1222 or Crime Stoppers at (260) 436-7867. This incident remains under investigation by the City of Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
All information is preliminary and subject to change during the course of the investigation.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 436-7867, or use the free “P3 Tips” app.
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