On June 6, 2026, at 0220 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of South Hanna Street and East Sherwood Terrace on reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian accident.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: June 6, 2026
Location: the intersection of South Hanna Street and East Sherwood Terrace, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 0220 hours
Details/Summary:
Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) were dispatched to the intersection of Hanna Street and E. Sherwood Terrace on reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male lying in the intersection. Medics responded and pronounced the individual deceased at the scene.
Multiple witnesses informed officers that the involved vehicle fled immediately after the crash. Officers canvassed the surrounding area and located the suspect vehicle a short time later. Preliminary information indicates that speed and alcohol were contributing factors.
The FWPD Fatal Crash Team (FACT) and the Air Support Unit (ASU) responded to the scene to continue the investigation. FACT investigators are interviewing witnesses and seeking any available video evidence from the area. ASU is assisting by documenting the scene with aerial imagery.
This incident remains under investigation by the FWPD FACT Team and the Allen County Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at (260) 427-1222, call Crime Stoppers at (260) 436-7867, or submit an anonymous tip through the P3 Tips app.
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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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