On May 10, 2023, at 1508 hours, 38 year-old Steven Atkins, was taken into custody and arrested for the murder of Kiera Zepke on May 9, 2023.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: May 10, 2023
Time: 1508 hours
Suspect Arrested: Steven Atkns
Preliminary Charges:
- Murder, Felony Level 1
- Parole Violation
Details/Summary:
On May 10th, 2023 at 1508 hours, 38yo Steven Atkins, was taken into custody and arrested for the murder of Kiera Zepke on 5/9/2023. The Homicide Unit identified Atkins and were able to locate him in Fort Wayne. With the assistance of the Vice and Narcotics Unit, the Gang and Violent Crimes Unit and the Aerial Support Unit, Atkins was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Allen County Jail for the charge of Murder. The Fort Wayne Police Department was also assisted by the Digital Forensics Unit, Crime Scene Management, the Allen County Coroners Office and the Allen County Prosecutors Office.
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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