Fort Wayne, IN – A man was shot and killed early Wednesday morning in the 7200 block of Lakeridge Drive, prompting a homicide investigation by Fort Wayne police.
According to a media fact sheet from the Fort Wayne Police Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 1:58 a.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local trauma hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
FWPD Homicide Detectives reportedly identified Alaye Hanson, 25, as the alleged suspect in the shooting following an on-scene investigation. Hanson was taken into custody without incident and has been preliminarily charged with murder. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim pending notification of next of kin.
The incident remains under active investigation by the FWPD Homicide Unit, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Allen County Coroner’s Office. Police have not indicated a motive for the alleged shooting or whether the suspect and victim were acquainted.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact Fort Wayne Police or Crime Stoppers. Updates will be provided as more details are released by authorities.
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