FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Police Department says that it is investigating an officer-involved shooting on the city’s southeast side. The FWPD has not released many details but said it happened on Elmdale Drive, close to Hessen Cassel and East Paulding.
The department said it happened around 7:20 a.m. and that medical attention was given to the subject. Local reports are that the person died at the scene.
WPTA is currently reporting that officers were there to serve a warrant before the subject is alleged to have opened fire on officers, which matches the department’s activity log. It reports that officers served a warrant on the 3100 block of Elmdale Drive just after 6:30 a.m.
We expect more details from the FWPD as the day goes on.
The following statement was initially released shortly before 8 a.m.:
FWPD is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 3100 Elmdale Dr at approximately 7:20 am. The scene is secure, and medical aid was requested for the involved person. Additional information will be released as it is confirmed and appropriate with the investigative process.
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