UPDATE (June 11, 2023):
The Fort Wayne Police Department says that a juvenile suspect was arrested in connection to a shooting on May 20th close to Weisser Park on Colerick Street.
The unidentified 17-year-old was arrested in a residence off Kyle Road Monday. He is now facing several charges including attempted murder.
The FWPD released the following:
The Fort Wayne Police Department Homicide Unit identified a 17yo male juvenile as the suspect of the shooting that took place on May 20, 2024, at 1237 hours in the 700 block of Drexel Ave (CN# 24F059106).
On June 10, 2024, the 17yo male juvenile was located inside a residence in the 5100 block of Kyle Rd. The 17yo male juvenile was preliminary charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Battery and Battery with a Deadly Weapon.
The 17yo male juvenile is currently being held at the Allen County Juvenile Center. The FWPD Homicide Unit was assisted in this shooting investigation by the Narcotics Division, Gang and Violent Crimes Unit, Aerial Support Unit, FWPD Uniform Division and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office.
ORIGINAL STORY:
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Police Department says that a man is critical condition following a shooting Monday close to Weisser Park. The FWPD says that around 12:30 p.m., officers responded after shots were heard on the 900 block of Colerick Street where two vehicles were seen speeding away. Police then responded to Drexel Avenue and Hanna Street where a victim was found behind a home on Drexel. The adult male victim was taken to the hospital and is now reported to have life-threatening injuries.
Fort Wayne Community Schools put Weisser Park Elementary School on lockdown for about a half hour before lifting that around 1:15 p.m.
No arrests have been made. Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to call the FWPD at 427-1201 or use the P3 Tips app
The FWPD released the following:
The Fort Wayne Police Department responded to shots fired heard in the area of 900 Colerick St. Two vehicle were seen leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Multiple vehicle descriptions were given, but were inconsistent. While officers were responding to the area a caller called into Dispatch and advised that a male was shot in the rear of a residence in the 700 block of Drexel. The adult male was rendered aid and transported to a local hospital in critical condition; while at the hospital the victim was downgraded to life-threatening condition. Weisser park school was placed on lockdown until the scene was safe as a precaution.
This incident remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Prosecutor’s office. Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to call the FWPD at 427-1201 or use the P3 Tips app.
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