On May 23rd, 2024, around 6:14pm, the FWPD started to receive multiple 9-1-1 calls regarding a white male shooting inside the Kroger at 6310 East State Boulevard.
A release sent May 24, 2024, indicated the shooter was arrested almost immediately.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: May 23, 2024
Location: Kroger, 6310 East State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 18:14 hours
Details/Summary:
On Thursday May 23rd, 2024 around 6:14pm the Fort Wayne Police Department started to receive multiple 911 calls regarding a male white shooting inside the Kroger store at 6310 E. State Blvd. Officers from several police agencies responded to assist. Upon arrival officers learned that the suspect had fled the scene. Officers then searched the store for possible victims or additional shooters. No victims were located in this incident. Officers did locate several casings inside the store.
While officers were talking to witnesses, a male matching the description of the shooter was located in the area. Officers have taken the adult male into custody and do not believe there is any other shooters or threat to the community. Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians are on scene to collect evidence and gather witness statements.
This incident remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office.
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