On November 28, 2025, at 0142 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department were dispatched to the Piere’s Entertainment Center at 5629 St. Joe Road regarding a stabbing that occurred during a concert.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: November 28, 2025
Location: Piere’s Entertainment Center, 5629 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 0142 hours
Details/Summary:
The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred during a concert at Piere’s Entertainment Center at approximately 1:42 a.m. Security personnel alerted officers to a disturbance inside the venue. Upon entering, officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent knife wound. Due to the large crowd, additional officers were requested to help secure the scene.
A second adult male with knife-related injuries was also located. Officers provided medical aid to both individuals until EMS arrived. One victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the other was transported to a local hospital in non-life-threatening condition.
The Fort Wayne Police Homicide Unit, Crime Scene Management, and the Air Support Unit were called to assist with the investigation. Detectives are reviewing security footage and interviewing witnesses. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 260-427-1222, Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867, or submit an anonymous tip through the P3 Tips App.
This incident remains under investigation by the FWPD Homicide Unit, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Allen County Coroner’s Office.
Sgt. John Nichter
Public Information Officer
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.
Download the news release from the FWPD.
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