UPDATE: The Coroner has identified the dead victim as 17-year-old North Side High School football player Willie Venzell Ivy III.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – One person is dead and at least 10 are injured after a shooting on the northeast side of Fort Wayne.
Police responded to reports of a shooting on Manistee Drive around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Reports say the shooting happened during a high school-age party, though they are unsure of how many people were there.
One person, whose identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene. At least 10 others were injured, but they are believed to be in non-life-threatening condition.
Anybody with information is asked to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 260-427-1201.
Statement from Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker:
My heart is heavy today as we try to process the violence that occurred in our city [SATURDAY] night.
The FWPD is working tirelessly to learn more about what happened and bring those responsible to justice.
The safety and security of our community are vital to help ensure a better future for Fort Wayne.
My prayer is that we’ll come together unified as residents and neighbors and not accept this type of behavior.
