Crime
One Dead, Another Critically Injured in Fort Wayne Shooting, Victim Identified
FORT WAYNE, IN – The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is investigating a deadly overnight shooting that left one man dead and another in critical condition early Saturday morning on the city’s northeast side.
According to FWPD, officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Hobson Road at approximately 1:15 a.m. following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers located Kamari Taylor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency personnel immediately attempted life-saving measures, but Taylor was pronounced deceased at the scene by medics.
As first responders secured the area and initiated the investigation, authorities were informed that a second individual connected to the incident had arrived at a local hospital seeking treatment for gunshot injuries.
Medical staff determined the second victim’s injuries to be life-threatening.
Following the discovery of both victims, FWPD activated its homicide investigation protocol, requesting assistance from homicide detectives, crime scene technicians, the department’s Aerial Support Unit, and representatives from the Allen County Coroner’s Office.
The names of the second victim and any potential suspects have not yet been released.
The motive behind the shooting remains unknown at this time.
The incident is under active investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Allen County Coroner’s Office.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward.
Tips can be submitted by calling the Fort Wayne Police Department at 260-427-1201, contacting Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867, or submitting information anonymously through the P3 Tips App.
Crime
Washington D.C. Police Investigating Southeast Triple Shooting That Leaves One Dead, Two Juveniles Injured
Authorities in Washington, D.C. are investigating a multi-victim shooting that occurred Thursday at approximately 3328 14th Place Southeast, resulting in the death of one individual and the injury of two others.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Southeast location and discovered three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The two additional victims, both juveniles, sustained non-fatal gunshot injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Their conditions have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
The identity of the deceased victim has not yet been released, pending next-of-kin notification.
Homicide detectives are leading the investigation.
Authorities have not released any suspect information or a possible motive behind the shooting.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or text anonymous tips to the department’s Text Tip Line at 50411.
This remains an active investigation.