Fort Wayne, IN – A man is dead following a Wednesday evening shooting in the 3500 block of South Lafayette Street, according to the Fort Wayne Police Department.
Officers were dispatched around 5:38 p.m. on October 22, 2025, after receiving reports of a person shot. Police found a man inside a residence suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported by ambulance to a local trauma hospital, where he was pronounced deceased around 6:30 p.m., police said.
Detectives from the FWPD Homicide Team, Crime Scene Unit, and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating. Officers are reviewing camera footage and interviewing witnesses as they work to determine what led to the shooting.
Authorities emphasized that there is no active threat to the public. However, S. Lafayette Street will remain reduced to one lane until approximately 10:30 p.m. as investigators continue processing the scene.
Anyone with information or video footage is urged to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 260-427-1222, Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867, or submit an anonymous tip through the P3 Tips App.
This article was produced by a journalist and may include AI-assisted input. All content is reviewed for accuracy and fairness.
Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more relevant news stories and SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT NEWS! Have a tip? Message us!
