Crime
1 killed, 10 injured after shooting at high school party in Fort Wayne
Authorities believe that all the other injured individuals are in non-life-threatening condition.
A tragic shooting incident occurred on Saturday night in the northeast side of Fort Wayne, Indiana, resulting in one fatality and injuries to ten others.
The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) responded to a call about gunfire and people running in all directions in the 4900 block of Manistee Drive, off of Stellhorn Road.
Upon arrival, officers discovered one person deceased and several others suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Preliminary information and witness accounts suggest that the shooting took place during a high school party.
Multiple individuals were struck by gunfire, with one victim being pronounced dead at the scene.
FWPD officials stated that they are currently investigating the incident and do not have a clear understanding of the number of suspects involved.
Ten victims have been identified so far, and while their names and ages have not been released, authorities believe that all the other injured individuals are in non-life-threatening condition.
The investigation into the shooting is being conducted jointly by the FWPD, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Coroner’s office.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the FWPD at 260-427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867, or utilize the anonymous P3 Tips App.
Crime
River Ridge man kills wife, 2-year-old before Jefferson Parish deputies kill him
Sheriff Lopinto described the 911 call as critical to the rapid response and praised the child who called as “a brave little girl.”
Sheriff Joseph Lopinto of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) announced an ongoing investigation into a tragic incident involving a double homicide and a deputy-involved shooting early Friday morning in River Ridge, Louisiana.
Around 4:00 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call from a child reporting multiple gunshot victims inside a residence on the 10000 block of Stephen Drive.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a harrowing scene.
An adult female and a 2-year-old child were found unresponsive and suffering from fatal gunshot wounds.
Two additional juvenile females, ages 9 and 13, were found injured but alive.
Both were transported to Children’s Hospital.
The 9-year-old remains in critical condition after undergoing surgery, while the 13-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the ankle.
While securing the residence, deputies encountered an armed adult male suspect, later identified as the father of the juvenile victims, in a back bedroom.
Deputies reported that the suspect brandished a firearm, prompting multiple officers to fire their service weapons.
The suspect was struck multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary evidence indicates that the suspect shot all four victims before being confronted and fatally wounded by deputies.
Sheriff Lopinto described the 911 call as critical to the rapid response and praised the child who called as “a brave little girl.”
- Deceased:
- 40-year-old mother.
- 2-year-old child.
- Suspect (father).
- Injured:
- 9-year-old child (critical condition).
- 13-year-old child (non-life-threatening injuries).
The JPSO continues to investigate the incident, including the circumstances leading to the shootings and the actions of deputies at the scene.
Sheriff Lopinto emphasized the gravity of the tragedy and assured the community that the investigation would be thorough and transparent.
No further details are available at this time. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.