On June 1, 2026, at 1410 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 5800 block of Bunt Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in response to a 9-1-1 call regarding an adult female who was reportedly throwing items from a second-story apartment window.
FWPD email update sent at at 1739 hours
Correction: The incident occurred in a ground-level apartment. Previous information indicating the apartment was located on the second floor was incorrect.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: June 1, 2026
Location: 5800 block Bunt Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 1410 hours
Details/Summary:
On Monday, June 1, 2026, at approximately 2:10 p.m., officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department were dispatched in response to a 9-1-1 call regarding an adult female who was reportedly throwing items from a second-story apartment window. Based on the information received, the incident was believed to involve a possible mental health crisis.
Upon arrival, officers heard the female actively breaking windows inside the apartment. Officers made multiple attempts to communicate with her and requested that she exit the apartment; however, she refused to comply. Due to the circumstances, supervisors requested additional specialized resources.
Members of the Crisis Negotiation Team and Emergency Services Team responded to the scene and are actively working to bring the situation to a safe resolution. Negotiators are currently in communication with an Allen County judge regarding a mental health evaluation order.
The public is asked to avoid the area while officers continue their efforts to resolve the incident safely and peacefully.
Sgt. John Nichter
Public Information Officer
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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.
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