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.
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.