Allen County, Indiana — A shooting in Allen County claimed the life of one person and injured a Fort Wayne police officer.
Around 8 p.m. on Friday, an Allen County Sheriff’s Department deputy noticed a vehicle parked in a suspicious area near Irving and Schwartz roads. As the deputy approached the vehicle to investigate, he noticed the driver was carrying a firearm, prompting a call for backup.
Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne Police, and additional Allen County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene.
According to ISP, the driver once got out of the car and “made an aggressive movement.” That’s when officers from all three departments opened fire on the person.
In a press release issued Saturday morning, State Police confirmed that the armed suspect had died. No additional information about the suspect has been released.
A Fort Wayne police officer was also injured in the shooting. The extent and cause of their injuries are unknown.
The ISP is now investigating the incident.
