UPDATE (December 14, 2021):
FWPD officials say that an arrest has been made in a shooting that happened last month off McClellan Street.
Officers arrived to the 5300 block of McClellan on a report of a shooting just before 11 p.m. on November 5.
Once on the scene, they found a man, later identified as Tremaine Junior Barnett, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and died from the injuries.
On Monday, police announced an arrest with the following:
The Fort Wayne Police Department Homicide and Narcotics Detectives, along with the South Bend Police Department arrested:
Robert Dashon James, 33 year old male, from South Bend, Indiana
Charge: Murder
In connection with the homicide that occurred on Friday, November 5th, 2021 in the 5300 block of McClellan Street, Fort Wayne, IN. The Victim, Tremaine Junior Barnett was found unresponsive, suffering from gunshot wounds in a motor vehicle where he died a short time later at a local hospital. Robert Dashon James was arrested without incident in South Bend, Indiana today (Monday, 12-13-21).
UPDATE (November 11, 2021):
The Allen County Coroner has identified a man shot and killed in a car on McClellan Street last week.
His death has been ruled a homicide. (Story below)
The Allen County Coroner’s Office released the following on Wednesday:
The autopsy has been completed and notification has been made to the next of kin for the male victim that was found unresponsive in a motor vehicle in the 5300 block of McClellan Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana. The decedent was suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, on Friday, November 5, 2021, at approximately 22:47 hours. The decedent was transported to a local hospital where death was pronounced shortly after arrival. The decedent has been positively identified as Tremaine Junior Barnett, a male, black, 37 years of age from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Cause of Death has been determined to Gunshot Wounds of Head and the Manner of Death is Homicide. Tremaine Junior Barnett is the 35th Homicide in Fort Wayne, and Allen County for 2021. The incident remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Allen County Coroner’s Office.
ORIGINAL STORY:
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Police say a man is dead after a shooting on McClellan Street Friday night.
Officers arrived to the 5300 block of McClellan Street on a report of a shooting just before 11 p.m.
Once on the scene, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
If you have any information, FWPD officials ask that you call Crime Stoppers at 436-7867 or use the free “P3 Tips” app.
The FWPD released the following regarding the shooting:
On Friday, November 5, 2021, at approximately 10:45 PM, Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department were dispatched to the 5300 block of McClellan St. in reference to a possible shooting.
Upon arrival, Officers found an adult male in a parked vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
Currently, there is no suspect information available. Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood and are speaking with potential witnesses. Crime Scene Technicians are searching for and collecting any evidence.
McClellan St. remains closed between W. Belmont St. and W. Fairfax Ave. while investigators process the scene.
This incident remains under investigation by the City of Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Coroner’s Office, and the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The Allen County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the victim. Anyone with information is encouraged to call crime stoppers at 436-7867 or use the free “P3 Tips” app.
