On April 11, 2026, at 2316 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 3200 block of Abbott Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in reference to a shooting.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: April 12, 2026
Location: 3200 block of Abbott Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 2316 hours
Details/Summary:
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, at approximately 11:16 p.m., officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) were dispatched to the 3200 block of Abbott Street in reference to a shooting investigation. Upon arrival, officers located four individuals suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. A fifth victim later arrived at a local hospital’s emergency department with injuries related to the incident.
Officers on scene immediately rendered first aid until medics and the Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) arrived and continued life-saving measures. All victims located at the scene were transported to area hospitals.
One of the victims later succumbed to their injuries. The conditions of the remaining victims are unknown at this time.
Detectives with the FWPD Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit are actively canvassing the area and speaking with witnesses. The FWPD Air Support Unit (ASU) is also assisting with the investigation.
At this time, there is no known threat to the public.
This incident remains under investigation by the FWPD Detective Bureau and Crime Scene Unit.
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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