A tragic incident unfolded late last night at Tillman Park in Fort Wayne when gunshots rang out, leaving one man dead and another critically injured; Fort Wayne Police are now investigating the case after being called to the scene around 11:50 pm yesterday. By the time law enforcement arrived, there was a sizable crowd scattering from the location and two male victims were discovered, per a detailed Fort Wayne Police Department release. First responders pronounced one man dead at the scene and rushed the second to a local hospital with injuries that were deemed life-threatening.
The investigation is currently active, with officials having set up interviews with potential witnesses, though it remains clear what led up to the gunfire, and with no suspects yet identified, the police department's all-hands approach appears to be in full force, their crime scene technicians combing the area for evidence as they suss out details of what transpired. Despite these efforts, the authorities have reached out to the community for help, asking that anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the detective division, Crime Stoppers, or to submit tips via the P3 app. As the community grapples with this latest bout of violence, Fort Wayne Police assure there's no ongoing threat to public safety.
Those able to provide information that could lead to a better understanding of this incident or those with knowledge of potential suspects are urged to contact the Fort Wayne Police detective division at 260-427-1222, or to reach out to Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867, moreover, witnesses can submit tips anonymously via the P3 app at P3Tips.com, the participation of the community is not just welcomed, but essential, in piecing together the puzzle of this fateful night at Tillman Park.
