On May 19, 2026, at 1630 hours, an off-duty Fort Wayne Police Officer was east bound in the 4300 block of East State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana, when he observed an adult male on the North side of the roadway attempting to get his attention.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: May 19, 2026
Location: 4300 block of East State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 1630 hours
Details/Summary:
At approximately 430 pm, an off duty Fort Wayne Police Officer was east bound in the 4300 block of E State blvd. He observed an adult male on the North side of the roadway attempting to get his attention. The male then ran southbound across the roadway towards the officer’s vehicle.
At the same time an on duty Fort Wayne officer was west bound on E. State Blvd in the north most (outside) lane when he observe the man run out into traffic in front of him. The officer avoided hitting the pedestrian, who was then struck by a black BMW also west bound in the inside lane.
The man was transported to the hospital where he was listed in life threatening condition. The driver of the BMW is cooperating with the investigation. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
E State between Inwood & Reed will remain closed while the Fatal Crash Team (FACT) conducts their investigation
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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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