Kenneth Lemar Richards; Coroner names 53-year-old Fort Wayne man as victim of Tuesday shooting.
– The Allen County Coroner’s Office has officially confirmed the identity of the man who tragically lost his life in a shooting incident on East Lewis Street on Tuesday morning. The victim was identified as 53-year-old Kenneth Lemar Richards, a resident of Fort Wayne. His death has been classified as a homicide, marking the third such case in Allen County for the year.
The shooting occurred in the 1400 block of East Lewis Street, which is located just a few blocks away from Indiana Tech. Authorities were alerted to the situation around 9:45 a.m. when reports of a shooting emerged. Upon arrival at the scene, officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department discovered Richards suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to provide medical care, he was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
Fort Wayne Police Department Public Information Officer, Jeremy Webb, provided an update later in the day confirming that a suspect had been arrested in connection with the shooting. The individual, identified as 24-year-old Kenneth King, was taken into custody and charged with the crime.
This incident has raised concerns in the local community as it marks another violent event in Allen County, adding to the county’s homicide count for the year. As authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, the arrest of Kenneth King has provided a significant development in the case.
The tragic death of Kenneth Lemar Richards has left many in Fort Wayne shaken, as they process the loss of a life in their community. With investigations still ongoing, police are working diligently to gather further details about what led to the fatal shooting and the relationship, if any, between the victim and the suspect.
This case highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the region and the impact such events have on local neighborhoods. Authorities have vowed to continue their efforts to address violence in Allen County, as residents await more answers in the wake of this heartbreaking incident.
