UPDATE (November 10, 2026):
The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was killed in a shooting early on Sunday morning. 19-year-old Amilcar Fernando Donis Pineda’s death has been ruled a homicide. No arrests have been made.
(Original post below)
Allen County Coroner’s Office released the following:
The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified and made notifications to the next of kin of the deceased individual that was found shot in the 1000 Block of Huestis Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at about 01:53 hours, Sunday, November 08, 2026. He has been positively identified as Amilcar Fernando Donis Pineda, male, Hispanic, age 19, of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
Amilcar Fernando Donis Pineda’s Cause of Death is Gunshot Wound of Torso, and the Manner of Death is Homicide. Amilcar Fernando Donis Pineda is the 29th homicide in Fort Wayne and Allen County in 2026.
The incident remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Allen County Coroner’s Office.
ORIGINAL STORY:
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say a man has died after he was shot early Sunday morning. They responded just before 2 a.m. to a report of several gunshots being fired in the 1,000 block of Huestis Avenue. He was found injured there and was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died.
No arrests have been made.
You are asked to come forward with any information in the case.
The FWPD released the following:
On November 8, 2026, at approximately 1:53 a.m., Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Huestis Avenue after receiving reports of multiple gunshots in the area.
Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from gunshot wound(s). Officers immediately rendered medical aid until medics arrived and continued life-saving efforts.
The victim was then transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition
At this time, the circumstances that led to the shooting remain unknown. Detectives are canvassing the area for evidence and reviewing any available video surveillance. Crime Scene Technicians are processing the scene and collecting evidence.
This incident remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 260-427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867, or submit a tip through the P3 Tips app.
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