UPDATE (November 4, 2026):
The Fort Wayne Police Department provided an update following a deadly officer-involved shooting on Tuesday morning.
The following was released Tuesday afternoon:
Any incident involving police use of deadly force is serious. The safety of the neighborhood and Fort Wayne is our first priority. We secured the scene, and the community is safe. Our process for officer-involved shootings is thorough, and we will take our time to ensure we have investigated the incident properly before sharing any findings with the public.
At approximately 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday, the Fort Wayne Police Department’s Emergency Services Team (EST) was serving a search and arrest warrant in the 3100 block of Elmdale Drive. While attempting to serve the warrant, officers were fired upon from a building on the property by a man.
Officers retreated and returned fire, striking the shooter, who died at the scene from his injuries.
One officer fell and sustained minor injuries while retreating. No other officers sustained injuries.
The Fort Wayne Police Department Homicide Team and the Crime Scene Unit were called to the scene to investigate. Indiana State Police Detectives are also on scene conducting a separate but parallel investigation. Officers involved in the shooting will be placed on administrative leave for five days per normal department protocol while the investigation continues
ORIGINAL STORY:
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Police Department says that it is investigating an officer-involved shooting on the city’s southeast side. The FWPD has not released many details but said it happened on Elmdale Drive, close to Hessen Cassel and East Paulding.
The department said it happened around 7:20 a.m. and that medical attention was given to the subject. Local reports are that the person died at the scene.
We expect more details from the FWPD as the day goes on.
The following statement was initially released shortly before 8 a.m.:
FWPD is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 3100 Elmdale Dr at approximately 7:20 am. The scene is secure, and medical aid was requested for the involved person. Additional information will be released as it is confirmed and appropriate with the investigative process.
