Crime
19-year-old Preston Church killed in southeast Fort Wayne shooting
The coroner determined that the cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds.
The Allen County Coroner has identified the victim of a recent shooting on the city’s southeast side.
Preston Jermere Church, 19, of Fort Wayne, tragically lost his life in the incident.
Fort Wayne Police initiated an investigation into the shooting on Thursday night, October 3rd, in the 6000 block of Waycross Drive near the intersection of Paulding and Hessen Cassel roads.
Church sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he was sadly pronounced deceased.
The coroner determined that the cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 260-427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867, or utilize the P3 Tips app.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.