The Fort Wayne Police Department Gang and Violent Crimes Unit has been investigating an ongoing feud between alleged gang members and has resulted in two arrests.
Fort Wayne Police Department news release:
Community Problem
Fort Wayne, Indiana (November 23, 2021) – The City of Fort Wayne has seen a rash of violence over the past couple months between two local street gangs. The Fort Wayne Police Department Gang and Violent Crimes Unit has been investigating this feud, collecting intelligence and conducting targeted enforcement on key players.
The GVCU has continued utilizing investigative strategies and enforcement techniques attempting to minimize the violence associated with these groups. Due to the combined efforts of GVCU Detectives and Southeast Operations officers; five associated members were arrested early this morning and charged with a variety of offenses (three were juveniles, two were adults). Additionally, seven firearms were confiscated by GVCU detectives as a result of the investigations last night.
It is the hope of the City of Fort Wayne Police Department that the multiple arrests and firearms confiscated will lead to a reduction in violence between the involved street gangs. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department Gang and Violent Crimes Unit at 260-427-5575 or GVCU@cityoffortwayne.org, Crime Stoppers 260-436-7867, or use the free anonymous P3 Tips app.
It is the Fort Wayne Police Department’s objective to collaborate with the community to help curb societal violence: community cooperation is essential in this endeavor. Together we are safer, stronger, and more successful.
Adult Arrest from the 3300 block of Felician Street: Aristotle King, male/22yo
Charges:
- Level five felony resisting law enforcement fleeing in a vehicle
- Level five felony Criminal Recklessness – shooting into an inhabited dwelling or place people likely gather
- Obstruction of Justice
- Felony Carrying a handgun without a license
- Four additional warrants
Marcus Martin Jr, male/18yo
- Level five felony Criminal Recklessness – shooting into an inhabited dwelling or place people likely gather
- Obstruction of Justice
- Resisting Law Enforcement – fleeing on foot
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers at (260) 229-7867 or toll-free at 1-800-237-7867 or the Fort Wayne Police Department Detective Bureau at 427-1201. 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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