Statement from Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Michelle Chambers (D-At Large) on the incident involving Anita Ann Grayson:
Statement from Councilwoman Michelle Chambers City of Fort Wayne
Like many across our community and across the country, I have watched the events surrounding the death of Ms. Anita Grayson with a heavy heart.
A 75-year-old woman lost her life, and regardless of where people stand on the details of the investigation, we cannot ignore the grief, pain, and concern this incident has caused throughout Fort Wayne and beyond. My prayers remain with Ms. Grayson’s family and all who loved her.
I also understand the frustration and emotional response many residents have expressed. The video and circumstances surrounding this tragedy have deeply impacted people, particularly at a time when our communities are already carrying so much hurt, division, and tension.
As a public servant, I believe we must allow the investigative process to move forward fully and fairly. Accountability, transparency, and truth matter — and so does public trust.
At the same time, I believe this moment should challenge all of us to reflect on how conflict is handled in our community. Situations should never escalate to violence when de-escalation, patience, and basic human dignity could prevail.
We can mourn a life lost while also calling for a thorough process rooted in facts. Those positions are not contradictory. They are responsible.
I am asking our community to continue expressing itself peacefully, to extend grace to a grieving family, and to remember that leadership requires both compassion and restraint during difficult moments.
Fort Wayne must meet this moment not with division, but with humanity.
Michelle Chambers
Councilwoman, City of Fort Wayne
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