FWPD Update: Officer-Involved Shooting, Avondale Drive and East Rudisill Boulevard

FWPD Fort Wayne Police Department

Update from the Fort Wayne Police Department regarding the Officer-Involved shooting that occurred February 23, 2025.

In response to a media query, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded via email:

What I can confirm at this point is that an officer discharged his weapon. No one was struck or injured in the incident. An arrest was made in connection to this incident. This is an active and ongoing investigation.

Arrested Suspect: Justin Landis, male, 30 years of age

Preliminary Charges:

  1. Resisting Law Enforcement
  2. Fleeing in a vehicle; Level 6 Felony

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

 

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