Ft Wayne Times

August 8, 2024 - Statement from Mayor Sharon Tucker:

The Fort Wayne Police Department and I today are releasing the body camera footage from the traffic stop on August 5, 2024, that has raised questions and concerns in the community. The release of the body camera footage continues a commitment by my administration and the FWPD to openness and transparency with the public and the media. An internal affairs investigation, along with an investigation by the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, is ongoing into this matter. As we continue to investigate, the officers involved in the incident have had a duty reassignment.

I also want the public to know that reviews of body camera footage and other materials from the two recent officer-involved shootings continue. When those reviews are completed, the body camera footage will be released to the public and the media.

It's my desire for us to work together as a community to maintain peace and civility. Even with the recent challenges we have faced, Fort Wayne is a safe city. Now more than ever, we need to come together as a community to support and care for one another.

Statement from The Fort Wayne Police Department:

The FWPD believes in transparency and getting information to the public as soon as practicable to make the facts known so accurate conclusions can be made. Please be advised that body camera footage does not show everything seen and experienced by the officer. A thorough investigation into the actions taken in this incident is taking place. The links below will take you to the Fort Wayne Police Department YouTube page where videos can be seen in their entirety.

View the videos here:

Ofc. Will’s Body Cam- https://youtu.be/fVibrohMoyc

Ofc. Pierr’s Body Cam- https://youtu.be/_29jNPHQjzE

Ofc. Will’s Dash Cam- https://youtu.be/PiMt1UJaY4k