FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A man has been shot and killed at a Fort Wayne hotel on Coliseum Boulevard. Police have arrested 50-year-old Archie Whitest and say the shooting was due to some altercation between the two Tuesday morning. It is not known if they knew each other.
The victim’s name has not yet been released.
The Fort Wayne Police Department released the following:
The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred today at the Economy Inn at roughly 11:27 am. Preliminary information indicates that two adult males got into an altercation and that during the course of that altercation one of the males got shot. The victim was rendered aid by medics but succumbed to his injuries. The other male was placed into custody and is being interviewed by Homicide detectives.
Crime Scene officers made the scene and began to process the area for evidence. This is an active and fluid investigation and is in its preliminary stages. The Coroner’s office will identify the deceased, pending next of kin notification and determine the cause and manner of death. This incident remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department, Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Allen County Coroner’s Office.
The following was issued following the arrest:
The Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a fatal shooting that occurred March 5th, 2024 at the Economy Inn just before 11:30 am. Initial reports indicated that two adult males got into an altercation, resulting in one of the males getting shot by the other. The victim died at the scene and the suspect, Archie Whitest was arrested at the scene. The Fort Wayne Police Department Patrol Unit, Homicide Unit, and Crime Scene Unit were instrumental in making a timely arrest.
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