On September 1, 2023, at 1210 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department, Indiana State Police, and Allen County Police Departments responded to reports of a shooting at Glenbrook Mall.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Shooting Investigation
Date: September 1, 2023
Location: Glenbrook Mall, 4201 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 1209 hours
Details/Summary:
On Friday September 01 2023 at approximately 1210 hrs Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department, Indiana State Police, and Allen County Police Departments responded to reports of a shooting at Glenbrook Mall. A male called stating he had been shot in the leg. Dispatch received several more calls from both patrons and mall security about gunfire being heard in the mall near the fountain. When officers arrived, they located an adult male near the water fountain suffering a gunshot wound to his leg. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Several witnesses advised that the adult suspect had fled immediately after the incident occurred. No other victims were located.
Based on witness statements, an altercation between two individuals lead to one being shot. This is an ongoing investigation, however at this time; this incident is not believed to be connected to the previous similar incident.
Glenbrook Mall has will remain closed for the remainder of today and will reopen tomorrow for normal business hours. This incident remains under investigation with the Fort Wayne Police Department and Allen County Prosecutors Office. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 436-7867, or use the free “P3 Tips” app.
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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