On April 29, 2026, at 1304 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the area of Thompson and Scott Avenues on reports of shots fired.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: April 29, 2026
Location: the intersection of Thompson and Scott Avenues, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 1304 hours
Details/Summary:
Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the area of Thompson Ave. and Scott Ave. following reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where his injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening. Preliminary information indicates the suspect fired at the victim from a vehicle before fleeing the area.
Detectives and officers are currently canvassing the neighborhood for physical evidence and surveillance footage. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at (260) 427-1222, submit a tip through Crime Stoppers at (260) 436-7867, or use the P3 Tip App.
At this time, there is no ongoing threat to the public.
This incident remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department Detective Bureau.
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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