Crime
18-year-old Corbin Cornett killed in shooting south of downtown Fort Wayne
The coroner officially ruled his death a homicide, marking the 38th homicide in Allen County this year.
The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) has confirmed a fatal shooting incident that occurred just after midnight on Saturday, November 9, near the area of Huestis Avenue and Broadway.
Officers responded to reports of a possible shooting victim and, upon arrival, discovered a man suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
On Tuesday, the Allen County Coroner identified the deceased as 18-year-old Corbin Scott Cornett, a resident of Fort Wayne.
The coroner officially ruled his death a homicide, marking the 38th homicide in Allen County this year.
At this time, information surrounding the incident is limited. Investigators are actively working with witnesses in hopes of uncovering further details that could shed light on the circumstances of the shooting.
The FWPD encourages anyone with information about this case to come forward. Tips can be provided by calling the Fort Wayne Police Department at 260-427-1201 or reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867.
Crime
18-year-old Kyler Naely charged for the murder in shooting death of 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in a deadly shooting that occurred in October, which claimed the life of a 16-year-old and injured another.
The incident began on October 6, 2024, shortly after 12:45 a.m., when officers were called to a shooting on I-244 near Yale Avenue.
Upon arrival, they discovered a gray SUV riddled with bullet holes and shattered windows. Investigators determined that seven people were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting.
Two occupants of the vehicle suffered gunshot wounds.
One victim, 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams, sustained critical injuries and succumbed to them several weeks later. The other victim suffered a minor gunshot wound to the arm and survived.
Preliminary investigations revealed the incident was linked to a fight at the Tulsa State Fair earlier that evening.
Witnesses reported that the altercation, which occurred as the group was leaving the fairgrounds, likely escalated into the highway shooting.
Following an in-depth investigation, Tulsa Police Homicide Detectives identified 18-year-old Kyler Naely as the suspect responsible for the shooting.
On November 19, 2024, Naely was arrested, charged with first-degree murder, and booked into the Tulsa County Jail.
Authorities emphasize that the case remains under investigation and are urging anyone with additional information to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Callers can remain anonymous.