Crime
19-year-old Preston Church killed in southeast Fort Wayne shooting
The coroner determined that the cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds.
The Allen County Coroner has identified the victim of a recent shooting on the city’s southeast side.
Preston Jermere Church, 19, of Fort Wayne, tragically lost his life in the incident.
Fort Wayne Police initiated an investigation into the shooting on Thursday night, October 3rd, in the 6000 block of Waycross Drive near the intersection of Paulding and Hessen Cassel roads.
Church sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he was sadly pronounced deceased.
The coroner determined that the cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 260-427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867, or utilize the P3 Tips app.
Newly released video footage captures the tragic moment when Lauren Morris was fatally shot by 35-year-old Savon Tyler in Sanford, Florida.
The Sanford Police Department reported that the incident took place during a heated dispute, ultimately resulting in Morris’s death.
In the video, Tyler can be seen confronting Morris, and shortly afterward, gunfire erupts.
Emergency responders arrived quickly but were unable to revive Morris, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an investigation, Sanford PD identified Tyler as the primary suspect and promptly arrested him.
Tyler now faces charges of first-degree murder.
Police have stated they are continuing to gather evidence to piece together a comprehensive timeline of events leading up to the incident.
This tragic event has deeply affected the Sanford community, with many calling for justice for Morris.