The Fort Wayne Police Department has arrested Joseph Bossard of Fort Wayne in connection with the Hobson Road triple homicide investigation.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Fatal Shooting Investigation
Date of original incident: February 17, 2021
Location of original incident: 1900 block of Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Details/Summary:
email update sent by the FWPD on February 17, 2021, at 2355 hours:
Regarding this earlier shooting investigation, detectives were quickly able to determine that the previously identified suspect was located at a residence in the 2200 block of Laverne Ave in Fort Wayne.
Because of the nature of the incident and the crimes involved, the Emergency Services Team and Crisis Negotiation Team were called to assist. Negotiators tried to contact the suspect for almost two hours with no response. The Emergency Services Team eventually introduced a chemical agent into the home that finally motivated the suspect to surrender peacefully.
The suspect is currently at the police station being questioned. The identity of the suspect, as well as any potential charges, will be released when appropriate.
Another Email update sent February 18, 2021, at 1240 hours:
Arrested in this investigation is:
Suspect Arrested: Joseph Bossard, 32 years-old, male, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Preliminary Charges:
- Murder – Felony Level 1
- Murder – Felony Level 1
- Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon
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.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 436-7867, or use the free “P3 Tips” app.
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