The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting incident which occurred April 13, 2025, at 0115 hours in the 2100 block of Hobson Road, leaving one adult-male deceased and another in life-threatening condition.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Shooting with Multiple Victims
Date: April 13, 2025
Location: 2100 block of Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 0115 hours
Details/Summary:
The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting incident which occurred this morning, Sunday, April 13, 2025 at approximately 1:15AM, leaving one adult, male deceased and another in life-threatening condition. Officers with FWPD received reports of a shooting in the 2100 block of Hobson Rd and located a male, adult suffering from gunshot wounds upon arrival. Medics from Fort Wayne Fire and TRAA arrived and attempted life saving measures, before pronouncing the male deceased. While first responders worked the initial location, it was reported that a second victim in the shooting transported himself to a local hospital, where his injuries were deemed life-threatening.
A page was then initiated for FWPD Homicide Detectives, ASU(Aerial Support Unit), Crime Scene Investigators and the Coroner’s Office. Personnel on scene are using all resources available to investigate this incident. This incident remains under investigation by the FWPD, Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Coroner’s office. Anyone with information is asked to call the FWPD at 260-427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867, or use the anonymous 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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