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.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.