Detectives from the Indiana State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that took place on April 20 just before 8:00pm on SR9 south of Columbia City.
Indiana State Police news release:
Indiana State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Whitley CountySR 9
Whitley County Indiana (April 21, 2025) – Detectives from the Indiana State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that took place on April 20 just before 8:00pm on SR9 south of Columbia City.
Earlier in the evening, Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) was called to a possible homicide. They were given a vehicle description that the suspect was reported leaving the scene in. The vehicle was located and ended up being pursued by FWPD. Troopers from the Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post joined the pursuit which ended in Whitley County. Along with FWPD and ISP, Whitley County and Allen County Sheriff’s Departments also joined this pursuit of the homicide suspect as it went through several jurisdictions. At some point near the end of the pursuit, the suspect fired shots at officers. Officers from several agencies returned fire.
After a brief standoff, officers were able to make contact with the suspect who was pronounced dead at the scene by medics. There were no other people in the vehicle. One Trooper sustained minor injuries from being struck by broken glass. All Indiana State Police Troopers involved in this incident have been placed on administrative leave, which is customary in officer involved shootings.
This is an ongoing investigation and it will take time to complete. The investigation will determine which officers fired their weapons and if the cause of death was self inflicted or a result of the officer involved shooting. The identity of the deceased, as well as the exact cause of death will be released after further investigation by the coroner.
Indiana State Police Troopers were assisted by Indiana State Police SWAT, Fort Wayne Police Department, Fort Wayne Police Department EST (SWAT), Fort Wayne Police Department ESU (DRONE), Allen County Sheriff’s Department, Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, Whitley County Coroner’s office, and Parkview EMS.
If there are any questions related to the homicide in Fort Wayne, please direct them to Fort Wayne Police Department.
Read more posts on the 2025 13th Allen County Homicide or visit the 2025 Allen County Homicides index page.
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