Today, Zar Ni Myint was sentenced to 30 years in prison and ordered to pay $28,971.08 to the City of Fort Wayne General Fund and $1,200 to a person with an unclear connection to the case.
Myint pleaded guilty to attempted murder, burglary, and possession of a machine gun, with two other charges, aggravated battery and resisting law enforcement, being dropped. He was sentenced to 30 years for attempted murder, 30 years for burglary and five years for possession of a machine gun with all sentences to be served concurrently.
Read the original incident report from the Fort Wayne Police Department.
E-mail from Fort Wayne Police Department Chief Scott Caudill:
Officer Involved Shooting Critical Incident Brief
Officer-involved shootings are difficult for everyone involved: the community, the affected families, the officers and their families. Everyone suffers, even when those shootings are justified. It is an unfortunate reality of law enforcement today. We are fortunate that Officer Connor Minardo survived this attack and continues to recover and fortunate this incident did not end more tragically.
This incident starkly illustrates the daily dangers that our officers face as they strive to keep our community safe. We are grateful for the support of the community and justice being served in this case, but we must recognize that the risk to our officers is real. It is imperative that we hold those accountable who harm our law enforcement officers and it emphasizes the vital need to ensure the safety and well-being of us all!
Each time our officers don their uniforms, they recognize the possibility of responding to life-threatening situations. They act with unmatched courage and professionalism, and we all share the responsibility to support them in every possible way. Together, we strengthen our community by creating a safer environment for everyone.
The sentencing of Zar Myint to 30 years in prison marks a significant outcome in this case, with the individual facing a lengthy prison term for their actions. This outcome serves as a sober reminder of the importance of holding criminals accountable and honors the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers dedicated to serving and protecting us all.
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