On October 3, 2024, at 20:24 hours, the FWPD responded to a male shot in the area of 6000 Waycross Drive.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Homicide Investigation
Date: October 3, 2024
Location: 6000 block of Waycross Drive
Time: 20:24 hours
Details/Summary:
The Fort Wayne Police Department responded to male being shot in the area of 6000 Waycross Drive, at approximately 8:24pm. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid to the victim, until relieved by medics, who transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. While at the hospital, medical staff, downgraded him to life-threatening condition.
There is limited suspect information at this time. Officers and Detectives are working diligently to collect all available information regarding this shooting. Anyone with information, is asked to please call the FWPD at 427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 436-7867or use the P3 tips App.
FWPD Update at 23:39 hours: The male victim was just pronounced deceased at the hospital.
This incident remains under investigation by the FWPD and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office.