Crime
Fort Wayne Police Investigate Fatal Southeast Side Shooting, Suspect in Custody
Fort Wayne, IN – The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is conducting an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in the southeast area of the city early Friday morning.
Authorities say officers responded to a shooting report in the 3000 block of Derexel Avenue, just north of McMillen Park, shortly after 12:30 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite life-saving efforts at the scene, the victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead shortly before 1 a.m.
Following the initial investigation, 22-year-old Jaskaran Singh was identified as the suspect.
He was taken into custody and has been preliminarily charged with murder in connection to the shooting.
The Fort Wayne Police Homicide Unit, in collaboration with crime scene investigators, continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive or the nature of the relationship between the suspect and the victim.
Additional details will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Authorities have confirmed that a police pursuit originating in North Carolina, which ended in a crash in Landrum, South Carolina, is connected to a shooting incident in Easley, South Carolina.
One of the victims in the Easley shooting, identified as Antwan Jackson Sr., sustained gunshot wounds to the head and hand.
In a statement, Jackson expressed gratitude for the support he has received, saying:
“Thanks for all the prayers & support. I was shot today in my head & hand. I’m in a lot of pain and have surgery scheduled for the morning. My hearing is gone, but I’m really glad to be alive for my kids.”
The Easley Police Department (EPD) confirmed that the same suspect involved in the shooting also fired at an EPD officer earlier in the day.
Fortunately, the officer was not struck.
During the pursuit, the suspect’s vehicle collided with a semi-truck on Highway 176 in Landrum.
Family members of the couple inside the truck confirmed that they are safe but shaken by the incident.
Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name, but an update is expected once additional details become available.
The investigation remains ongoing, with multiple law enforcement agencies involved in piecing together the events leading up to the pursuit and crash.