Public Safety Incidents
FWPD: Southcrest Road Shooting Investigation Arrests
On July 23, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department Homicide Task Force arrested Davareion Gentry and Duane Stevenson III at separate locations in connection with the Southcrest Road shooting investigation.
FWPD: Southgate Shopping Plaza Serial Burglary Suspect Arrested
The Fort Wayne Police Department has arrested David Lee Arrington Jr., in connection with a series of burglaries at the Southgate Shopping Plaza in Fort Wayne, Indiana, between April 23 and July 17, 2026.
FWPD: Critical Injury Motorcycle Accident, West Jefferson Boulevard and Catalpa Street
On July 18, 2026, at 1807 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the area of West Jefferson Boulevard and Catalpa Street to a motorcycle accident.
FWPD: Officer-Involved Shooting Critical Incident Report, 1800 block Howell Street
On May 18, 2026, Fort Wayne Police Department officers responded to a residence in the 1800 block of Howell Street regarding Erik John Anderson, who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis and armed with a rifle.
FWFD: House Fire, 2900 block Santa Rosa Drive
On July 17, 2026, at 1025 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2900 block of Santa Rosa Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana, upon multiple calls to 9-1-1.
FWPD: Pedestrian/Vehicle Accident, South Lafayette Street and East Washington Boulevard
On July 15, 2026, at 2227 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the intersection of South Lafayette Street and East Washington Boulevard in reference to a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 20th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Kelvin Andre Topps as the 20th Allen County Homicide in 2026.
FWPD: Homicide Arrest, St. Joseph Boulevard double-shooting
On July 15, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department arrested Bobby Underwood in connection with a homicide earlier that evening.
FWPD: Double-Shooting Investigation, 1400 block St. Joseph Boulevard
On July 14, 2026, at 2356 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 1400 block of St. Joseph Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana, on reports of a shooting.
FWFD: House Fire, 300 block Pursley Drive
On July 13, 2026, at 0211 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 300 block of Pursley Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Coldwater Road assault suspect arrested
On July 9, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department arrested a suspect involved in an assault in the 3800 block of Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, after requesting the public's help in identifying that suspect.
FWPD: Suspect vehicle description released in fatal hit-and-run accident
The Fort Wayne Police Department has released further information regarding the suspect vehicle wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident on Maysville Road on June 18, 2026.
ISP: Sheriff’s Sergeant’s vehicle struck on I‑69; driver injured, alcohol suspected
On July 8, 2026 just before 3:30am, a DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant was parked in a crossover on Interstate 69 near the 323‑mile marker, observing traffic, when his vehicle was struck from behind by a northbound vehicle.
FWPD: 1923 Broadway Homicide Suspect Arrested
On July 6, 2026, at 2100 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department Homicide Task Force arrested Cameron Mikell in connection with the July 5, 2026, homicide at the Shell Station at 1923 Broadway in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 19th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Lamond Rashod Goodier as the 19th Allen County Homicide in 2026.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 18th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Jayla Raquel Davis as the 18th Allen County Homicide in 2026.
FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 6000 block Southcrest Road
On July 6, 2026, at 0400 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to reports of gunshots fired in the 6000 block of Southcrest Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 4000 block Springwood Drive
On July 5, 2026, at 1343 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 4000 block of Springwood Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD Follow-Up: Oliver Street Multiple Victim Shooting Investigation
The Fort Wayne Police Department has issued a follow-up to their initial incident report on the weekend's Oliver Street multiple victim shooting.
FWPD Update: Shooting Investigation, 1923 Broadway
An e-mail update from the Fort Wayne Police Department regarding the shooting at the Shell Station, 1923 Broadway, earlier this morning.
FWPD: Multiple Victims Shooting Investigation, 2200 block Oliver Street
On July 5, 2026, at 0326 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department a report of an armed subject in the area of 2200 Oliver Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 1923 Broadway
On July 5, 2026, at 0300 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to reports of a disturbance involving an armed individual at the Shell gas station, Broadway Express, in the 1900 block of Broadway, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Multiple Victim Shooting Investigation, Oliver and Greene Streets
The Fort Wayne Police Department is responding to reports of a shooting with multiple victims in the area of Oliver and Greene Streets, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
2026 17th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Stanike Patrick Hannah as the 17th Allen County Homicide in 2026.
FWPD: Critical Injury Moped Accident, Fairfield Avenue and Lavina Street
On June 27, 2026, at 2123 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a moped with life-threatening injuries accident at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Lavina Street in downtown Fort Wayne Indiana.
FWPD: Homicide Investigation, Eckart Street and Weisser Park Avenue
On June 27, 2026, at 0047 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the area of Eckart Street and Weisser Park Avenue after an 9-1-1 call reported a person had been shot.
FWPD: Shooting Investigation Arrest, 3000 block Oliver Street
On June 26, 2026, at 1625 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department took Joseph Oscar Thomas Jr., 3000 block of Oliver Street, into custody in connection with a stabbing/shooting investigation which occurred on June 20, 2026.
FWPD: Critical Injury Motorcycle Accident, Hessen Cassel Road and Maple Grove Avenue
On June 26, 2026, at 1337 hours, The Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a vehicle vs. motorcycle accident at the intersection of Hessen Cassel Road and Maple Grove Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
2026 16th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Wayne Andrew Foster as the 16th Allen County Homicide in 2026.
FWFD: House Fire, 2600 block Freeman Street
On June 24, 2026, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2600 block of Freeman Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.