The Fort Wayne Police Department has issued a follow-up to their initial incident report on the weekend’s Oliver Street multiple victim shooting.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident Report Details/Summary:
The Fort Wayne Police Department’s thoughts are with the victims, their families, witnesses, nearby residents, and everyone affected by this violence. We know this violence has no place in our neighborhoods and our community,
Fort Wayne Police Department Officers responded, provided emergency aid, secured the area, and began an investigation. Detectives are collecting evidence, reviewing available video, and speaking with witnesses.
This remains an active and evolving investigation. We will share confirmed information as it becomes available while protecting victims, family notifications, and the integrity of the case. Our goal is to identify those responsible, support the affected neighborhood, and restore a sense of safety.
On July 5, 2026, at approximately 0326 hrs, Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 2200 block of Oliver Street on reports of shots fired. After arriving on scene, officers located multiple shooting victims on scene including one deceased adult female. Investigators were notified of additional victims that had been transported to local hospitals.
In total, one adult female was deceased on scene, and eight adult victims were treated for non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Four of the non-life-threatening injured victims were adult males and four victims were adult females.
The FWPD Homicide Unit responded to the scene and is investigating with the assistance of Crime Scene Personnel and the FWPD Air Support Unit. The Fort Wayne Police Department urges anyone with information about this incident to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department Homicide Unit at 260-427-
1201 or Crime Stoppers using the P3 Tip app or by calling (260)436-7867.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at (260) 427-1222, call Crime Stoppers at (260) 436-7867, or submit an anonymous tip through the P3 Tips app.
Download the FWPD news release.
Read more posts on the 2026 18th Allen County Homicide or visit the 2026 Allen County Homicides index page.
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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