FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Two people are hurt after a shooting late Monday night at a Shell gas station off Hessen Cassel Road and McKinnie.
Right now, police think the two were in a vehicle when someone approached on foot and opened fire.
One of the men is now listed in critical condition.
The second suffered serious injuries.
Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 436-7867 or use the free “P3 Tips” app.
FWPD officials released the following:
On Monday, 02/07/2022, at approximately 10:51 PM, the City of Fort Wayne Police Department responded to 4181 Hessen Cassel Road, the Shell gas station, reference a shooting. The gas station clerk informed dispatch two subjects entered the store stating they had been shot. Officers arrived and located the two male/adult victims lying inside the gas station suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Paramedics transported both victims to a local hospital in serious condition. Upon arriving at the hospital one of the victims was downgraded to life-threatening condition and the second victim remains in serious condition.
Evidence indicates the victims were sitting in a vehicle together on the lot of the gas station prior to the shooting. The suspect approached the vehicle on foot and fired several gunshots into the vehicle. Both victims were able to exit the vehicle and enter the gas station seeking help.
Detectives are reviewing surveillance video from the gas station and nearby businesses. They hope to obtain additional details once they are able to conduct interviews at the hospital.
This incident remains under investigation by the City of Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Anyone with information is encouraged to call crime stoppers at 436-7867 or use the free “P3 Tips” app.
