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Jacob Newlin

Fort Wayne

News Producer at WPTA-TV (Fort Wayne, IN)

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  • 4 weeks ago | 21alivenews.com | Jacob Newlin

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne police are investigating a reported shooting that happened early Friday on Wells Street. According to police dispatchers, the shooting was called in at 2:05 a.m. in the 2600 block on Wells Street, off of Russell Avenue. Dispatchers have not confirmed the extent of injuries of the victim. 21Alive has a crew on-scene working to learn more. This is a developing story. Check back for further updates.

  • 1 month ago | 21alivenews.com | Jacob Newlin

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday on the city’s southeast side, dispatchers say. The shooting was called in at 2:49 a.m. on Oliver Street, a block south of East Rudisill Boulevard, according to dispatchers. Medics took a seven-year-old child to the hospital, officers on scene tell 21Alive. The extent of the child’s injuries is still unclear. 21Alive will provide further updates as they become available.

  • 1 month ago | 21alivenews.com | Jacob Newlin

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Three people made it out of their apartment building as it caught fire early Friday morning, the Fort Wayne Fire Department says. In a media release, the fire department says the fire broke out at 1 a.m. Friday at 7035 Thamesford Drive, just off of Maplecrest Road. The building is part of Communities of Chadwick apartment complex. When firefighters arrived on scene, they began battling the flames and searching the apartments. Three residents self-evacuated beforehand.

  • 1 month ago | 21alivenews.com | Alexander Bullock |Jacob Newlin

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - One person is in serious condition following a crash involving a pedestrian north of downtown Fort Wayne on Thursday. According to city/county dispatchers, the crash happened in the 2800 block of North Clinton Street around 10 p.m.Dispatchers say one person is in serious condition. Traffic is being diverted at the intersection of Spy Run Avenue and North Clinton Street while authorities respond to the scene. This is a developing story. Stay with 21Alive for updates.

  • 1 month ago | 21alivenews.com | Jacob Newlin

    ROANOKE, Ind. (WPTA) - Two people are dead after a shooting at a home in Roanoke that happened Thursday night, the Huntington County Sheriff’s Office says. In a news release, the sheriff’s office says that Huntington Central Dispatch received a 911 call around 9:08 p.m. The caller reported a shooting that happened at a house on Allen Street in Roanoke, in a neighborhood off of Seminary Street and E 1000 N.

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