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.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspect’s condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.