Tillman Park shooting: 1 dead, another sustains life-threatening injuries after gunfire erupts

The alleged shooting took place near the intersection of South Hanna St. and East Tillman Rd.

Published on: Jun 24, 2025, 13:05:55 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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One person died and another sustained life-threatening injuries following a shooting at Tillman Park late Monday night, June 23. The alleged shooting took place near the intersection of South Hanna St. and East Tillman Rd.

Tillman Park shooting: 1 dead, another sustains life-threatening injuries after gunfire erupts (Pixabay - representational image)

What we know so far

An individual called 911 around 11:50 pm, and reported hearing gunshots in the area. Another caller claimed there was a victim lying in a parking lot.

Police arrived at the scene and discovered two male victims. While one person died at the scene, the other individual was rushed to a hospital in critical condition by medics. There are no suspects at the moment, and the public is not under any threat, wane.com reported.

According to cops, there was a large gathering in the park before the shooting. Fort Wayne city parks close at 11 pm every day.

Detectives remained at the scene early morning, searching the area and speaking with witnesses. Anyone with information has been urged to call the Fort Wayne Police Department at (260) 427-1222, Crime Stoppers at (260) 436-7867, or use the P3 Tips app.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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