Fort Wayne, IN – Police in Fort Wayne have arrested two juveniles in connection with a shooting that left a man in life-threatening condition earlier this week.
According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, officers were called to the 4400 block of Bowser Avenue on Saturday after an adult man was found suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local trauma center, where he remains in critical condition.
Investigators with the department’s Homicide Unit identified two suspects — a 14-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy. On Thursday, members of the Homicide Task Force apprehended both juveniles in the 3700 block of Gaywood Drive. Authorities allege the teens were involved in the shooting and later charged them with attempted murder and burglary.
Police said the suspects are being held at the Allen County Juvenile Center. Their names have not been released due to their ages.
Detectives continue to investigate what led to the shooting, but no further details about the victim or the circumstances surrounding the incident have been made public.
This marks the latest in a series of violent incidents involving juveniles in northeast Indiana this year, prompting law enforcement and community leaders to address concerns about youth crime. The Fort Wayne Police Department has not indicated whether additional suspects are being sought.
Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Fort Wayne Police or Crime Stoppers.
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