FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say a man has died after he was shot early Sunday morning. They responded just before 2 a.m. to a report of several gunshots being fired in the 1,000 block of Huestis Avenue. He was found injured there and was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died.
No arrests have been made.
You are asked to come forward with any information in the case.
The FWPD released the following:
On November 8, 2026, at approximately 1:53 a.m., Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Huestis Avenue after receiving reports of multiple gunshots in the area.
Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from gunshot wound(s). Officers immediately rendered medical aid until medics arrived and continued life-saving efforts.
The victim was then transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition
At this time, the circumstances that led to the shooting remain unknown. Detectives are canvassing the area for evidence and reviewing any available video surveillance. Crime Scene Technicians are processing the scene and collecting evidence.
This incident remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 260-427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867, or submit a tip through the P3 Tips app.
