Devan Filchak

2 days ago | journalgazette.net | Devan Filchak

A 15-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to murder by entering an agreement that would limit his prison sentence to 45 years. Gregory W. Watkins of Fort Wayne was charged with murder and a sentencing enhancement for using a gun to kill 15-year-old Christopher Izekiel Easton. He died Jan. 13, 2024, of multiple gunshot wounds. Watkins faced up to 85 years in prison if convicted of both charges.

4 days ago | journalgazette.net | Devan Filchak

Two teens told police they were acting in self-defense when one shot and killed a 59-year-old man, according to court documents obtained Monday. Jaylen M.A. Murray, 19, and Jayden X. Cosme, 18, have each been charged with murder while acting in concert. They were arrested hours after Laron Duane Rosse was shot multiple times at a residence in the 2600 block of Wells Street. Rosse was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

5 days ago | journalgazette.net | Devan Filchak

People are calling for officials and investigators to act after a viral video showed a group of white people beating a Black man at an Allen County bar. The Allen County Sheriff's Department was called about 11:05 p.m. Friday to Pikes Pub, 7536 Winchester Road, because of a disturbance. The initial call was to have an intoxicated person removed from the bar, a news release said. A fight happened inside the bar before officers arrived, according to the sheriff's department.

1 week ago | journalgazette.net | Devan Filchak

Two teens were arrested Friday afternoon for an early morning shooting that killed a 59-year-old man, Fort Wayne police said. Jayden Cosme, 18, and Jaylen Murray, 19, were taken into custody on preliminary charges of murder, a news release said. They were arrested during a high-risk traffic stop near the intersection of South Anthony Boulevard and Lanternier Street more than 12 hours after the shooting.

1 week ago | journalgazette.net | Devan Filchak

A 19-year-old will likely face up to 30 years in prison after entering a plea agreement stemming from a shooting that critically injured a man and a teen. Jeremiah C. Johnson of Fort Wayne was one of two then-17-year-olds charged with attempted murder following the November 2023 shooting that happened during a drug deal. He and Antron L. Pearson Jr., 19, were also charged with robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, armed robbery and a sentencing enhancement for using a gun to commit the crimes.