On February 21, 2026, at 2025 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 7500 block of Tanbark Lane regarding a reported shooting.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: February 21, 2026
Location: 7500 block of Tanbark Lane, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 2025 hours
Details/Summary:
On February 21, 2026, at approximately 8:25 PM, officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 7500 block of Tanbark Lane regarding a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male near the roadway suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers immediately provided medical aid at the scene before the victim was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition. He remains in life-threatening condition.
FWPD detectives are currently on the scene searching for any witnesses, video surveillance, or other evidence. Additional details will be released as they become available.
There is nothing further at this time.
Detective Kylie Reum
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne Police Department
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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