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.
The Chicago Police Department has charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman at a CTA Green Line station on Thursday afternoon.
Willi Holmes, 54, faces one felony count of first-degree murder following the death of 25-year-old Emily Carlson.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at the Central Avenue Green Line station.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Carlson was with another individual when a verbal altercation broke out involving Holmes.
The argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Holmes allegedly produced a knife and stabbed Carlson in the back.
Holmes then fled the scene.
Emergency medical personnel responded, and Carlson was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Chicago police officers quickly located and arrested Holmes shortly after the attack.
A weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered at the time of his arrest.
Sources indicated that the altercation began on the station platform and continued onto the street.
Holmes is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Saturday.
The investigation remains ongoing.