On May 1, 2026, at 0445 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 200 block of Corwin Lane regarding a reported shooting.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: May 1, 2026
Location: 200 Block of Corwin Lane, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 0445 hours
Details/Summary:
Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) responded to the 200 block of Corwin Ln regarding a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they located an adult female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital, where medical staff determined she was in life-threatening condition.
The FWPD Homicide Team, Crime Scene Unit (CSU), and Air Support Unit (ASU) were called to the scene to continue the investigation. Detectives are interviewing witnesses and canvassing the area for any video evidence that may help determine what occurred. CSU is processing the scene and collecting evidence with assistance from ASU. Interpreters are also on site to help overcome a language barrier that has slowed the investigative process.
At this time, detectives are still working to identify a suspect. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at (260) 427-1222, Crime Stoppers at (260) 436-7867, or use the P3 Tip app to submit an anonymous tip.
This incident remains under investigation by the FWPD Homicide Team.
Sgt. Jonathan Cutler
Public Information Officer.
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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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