On February 23, 2023, at 1600 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 4500 block of McMillen Park Drive regarding a shooting.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Shooting Investigation
Date: February 23, 2023
Location: 4500 block of McMillen Park Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 1606 hours
Details/Summary:
On Thursday February 23rd 2023 at approximately 1600 hours Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department were dispatched to the 4500 block of McMillen Park Dr regarding a shooting. A resident stated someone had possibly been shot in her yard. When officers arrived, they located a juvenile male in the yard suffering an apparent gunshot wound. TRAA medics pronounced him deceased on scene. Based on preliminary information it is believed that an altercation took place nearby that resulted in an exchange of gun fire. The victim then fled where he succumb to his injuries. A firearm was located from the scene where the juvenile was located.
This incident remains under investigation by the City of Fort Wayne Police Department, and the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 436-7867, or use the free “P3 Tips” app
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.
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