On April 14, 2022, at 1922 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the wooded area just west of McCormick and Birchwood Avenues in reference to a man-down investigation.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: April 16, 2022
Location: the intersection of McCormick and Birchwood Avenues, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 1922 hours
Suspect Arrested: Anthony Lopez, 41 years-old
Preliminary Charge:
- Murder, Felony Level 1
Details/Summary:
On 4/14/2022 at 1922 Hours, Fort Wayne Officers responded to the wooded area just west of McCormick Ave and Birchwood Ave reference a man-down investigation. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from gunshot wound(s). He was pronunced deceased on scene and his death ruled a homicide by the Allen County Coroners Office. The FWPD’s Homicide Division responded to scene and led the investigation. On Saturday 4/16/2022 41yo Anthony Lopez was arrested for the murder of William Kintzel. The Homicide Division was assisted by the the Vice/Narcotics Division, the Gang and Violent Crimes Unit and the Allen County Prosecuting Attorneys 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.
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