After a four-day jury trial and just under three and a half hours of deliberation, a jury has found Cameron Kizer Jr. guilty of Murder and the Firearm Enhancement.
Allen County Prosecutor’s Office news release:
Jury Finds Cameron Kizer Jr. Guilty of Murder and Firearm Enhancement
Fort Wayne, Indiana (August 21, 2026) – After a four-day jury trial and just under three and a half hours of deliberation, a jury has found Cameron Kizer Jr. guilty of Murder and the Firearm Enhancement.
The charges stem from the July 25, 2024, shooting that claimed the life of 20-year-old Jathen Maxwell.
The case was tried by Chief Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Chaille and Deputy Prosecutor Veronica Weaver.
Murder carries a sentencing range of 45 to 65 years, with an advisory sentence of 55 years. The Firearm Enhancement carries an additional 5 to 20 years, which must be served consecutively to the sentence for the underlying offense.
Judge Gull will determine Kizer’s sentence on October 16 at 1pm.
We thank the Fort Wayne Police Department for their thorough investigation and continued work on behalf of Jathen Maxwell and his family. We extend our deepest sympathies to Jathen’s family and loved ones, who have endured an unimaginable loss.
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