FWPD: Fatal Shooting Investigation, Third Street

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3 years ago

Fort Wayne Police Department news release on a Fatal Shooting Investigation in the 800 block of Third Street.

Webmaster’s note: The Allen County Coroner ruled both deaths homicides on April 20, 2021. These are the 10th and 11th Allen County Homicides in 2021.

Fatal Shooting Investigation

Date: April 20, 2021

Time: 5:13 PM

Location: 800 block of Third Street

On Tuesday, 04/20/2021, at approximately 5:13 PM, the City of Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 800 block of Third Street reference an unknown problem. The initial caller told dispatch there were two unconscious females inside a residence. Officers arrived and located two female/adult victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. One of the females was pronounced deceased at the scene. Paramedics transported the second female to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood and speaking with potential witnesses. In addition, witnesses have been transported to police headquarters for interviews. Detectives hope to have additional information once those interviews are completed. There is no suspect information to provide at this time.

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

If you have information regarding this case, you can call the Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers at (260) 229-7867 or toll-free at 1-800-237-7867. You can also use the P3 app on your Android phone or Apple phone here. They are also available on Facebook. You can submit your tip anonymously.

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