On June 12, 2025, at 1330 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to reports of a stabbing at the corner of South Anthony Boulevard and West Colonial Avenue.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Fort Wayne Police Department Responds to Stabbing at South Anthony Blvd and Colonial
Date: June 12, 2025
Location: the intersection of South Anthony Boulevard and Colonial Ave, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 1330 hours
Suspect Arrested: Trayveon Sewel, 27-year-old male
Preliminary Charge:
- Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon, Level 6 Felony
Details/Summary:
On June 12, 2025, at approximately 1330 hrs, officers from the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) responded to reports of a stabbing at the corner of South Anthony Blvd and Colonial. Upon arrival, officers found an 11-year-old male victim who had been stabbed in the abdomen by a suspect wearing a “Scream” mask. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The relationship between the suspect and the victim is currently unknown.
The suspect, identified as Trayveon Sewel, a 27-year-old male, was located by uniform officers in the 4500 block of Atwood Dr. and taken into custody without incident. Sewel is currently in custody for Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon, a Level 6 Felony. Detectives are actively interviewing witnesses and seeking video footage from the area to further the investigation.
There is no ongoing threat to the public at this time. Anyone with video footage or information related to the incident is asked to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at (260) 427-1201, Crime Stoppers at (260) 436-7867, or use the 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.
Related Images:
