On January 8, 2026, at 0826 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the 1100 block of Franklin Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: January 8, 2026
Location: 1100 block of Franklin Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 0826 hours
Details/Summary:
On 1/8/26 at approximately 8:26 am, Officers of the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the 1100 block of Franklin Ave. Officers located an adult male subject with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered first aid while waiting for Three Rivers Ambulance Authority to arrive. The victim was transported to a local hospital where a Doctor determined he was in life threatening condition.
Detectives and Crime Scene are on scene speaking with witnesses and documenting and collecting evidence.
There is no known threat to the public at this time.
This incident remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department Detective Bureau and Crime Scene Unit.
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.
Download the news release from the FWPD.
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