FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Three people were injured and one was killed in a shooting early Saturday morning.
It happened just after midnight when officers were called to the area of Harrison and Pearl.
They arrived to find three people suffering from gunshot wounds and attempted life-saving measures until medics arrived.
Two people were transported to the hospital and an additional victim arrived at the hospital on their own with non-life-threatening injuries.
The victim killed in the shooting was said to be a 16-year-old, though their identity has not yet been released.
The shooting is still being investigated.
**UPDATE** Two people have now been arrested and charged in connection with this shooting. Fort Wayne Police on Sunday executed search and arrest warrants at several locations and recovered numerous guns before taking a 16 year old juvenile into custody. He’s charged with murder, attempted murder, criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and illegal possession of a firearm. 18 year old Ni’Shawn Jackson is charged with attempted murder and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon.
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Its sad our Mayor hides behind walls while our youth are being victimized. Do something other than DEI. Sad Mayor Tucker..so very sad.
Mr. Public,
I don’t think it’s fair to dog the mayor at this stage in her appointment. I believe Mayor Sharon Tucker is simply continuing Tom Henry’s legacy, maintaining the status quo.
https://www.fwbusiness.com/news/article_f34c46c2-fff8-4cd7-bb9f-6730a16efe89.html
I think that many of the planned programs, scheduled throughout her mayoral term will benefit the city.
…NOT ALL THOUGH! Don’t get me wrong.
I think that she obviously needs to re-evaluate some of the figures that are being touted! Average Wage?? $74,000?
What the heck am i missing out on?!
Her “Public Safety Platform”, clearly needs help.
Her “Economic Growth Platform”, needs double-checked as well. Fort Wayne needs to stop throwing revenue away.
I don’t think Mayor Tucker is failing. i’d say.. C+
Does Fort Wayne really have a handle on the gang activity throughout the city?
I only ask, because the TOP STORIES only concentrate on the fallout. We need more ‘Crack Down” stories in the news, if one were to ask me. I’d feel better reading about preventative actions, more often.
It’s hard to choose downtown as a destination, when this type of occurrence isn’t as far and few between as i’d wish.
“Joe Public”, can blame the Mayor until they’re blue in the face.., but that’s not a good Fix / Root Cause analysis.
I believe 5th District Councilman, Geoff Paddock, nailed it.
1) Increasing Police presence is needed to Decrease/Fix this kind of nefarious activity.
2) Identifying Parents & Caretakers as the Root Cause is also key. Their lack of involvement with these children, seems to be setting the stage. Parents/Guardians need to be held partially accountable for the actions of their offspring/ward.
When you bring a child into this world, you are responsible for them until you are no longer here!
One does NOT write off responsibility, when our children turn 18. They will ALWAYS be our children, and should Expect & Respect that we’re always here, ..judging their moral compass.
..though sadly, at times, i think i reset my compass to them.
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(I only recalibrate it, because i know my Mum & Dad are keeping tabs on me!) 😟