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Fort Wayne Police Investigate Fatal Southeast Side Shooting, Suspect in Custody

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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. Following the initial investigation, 22-year-old Jaskaran Singh was identified as the suspect.

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.

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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.


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Omaha Police Respond to False Active Shooter Report at UNO Criss Library

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OMAHA, Neb. — At approximately 5:00 p.m., officers with the Omaha Police Department (OPD) and personnel from the Omaha Fire Department (OFD) responded to reports of an active shooter and multiple victims at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Criss Library, located at 6401 University Drive.

The initial 911 call reported a mass casualty incident involving an active shooter with several individuals down inside the library.

In response, multiple law enforcement and emergency medical units were immediately dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival, officers conducted a comprehensive search of the building and surrounding area.

No victims, evidence of gunfire, or active threat were located.

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After clearing the scene, authorities determined that the report was false and appears to have been a swatting call — a deliberate act of making a false emergency report to prompt a large police response.

The Omaha Police Department has confirmed that there was no danger to the public or the university community at any time.

The incident remains under investigation to identify the source of the false report.

Swatting is a serious criminal offense, and those found responsible can face federal and state charges.


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