UPDATE (October 28, 2024):
The Fort Wayne Police Department says that a woman has been arrested for her role in supplying alcohol to minors at a party that turned deadly on Manistee Drive earlier this month.
Original story below
On Monday morning, police arrested 42-year-old Joanna Eastes. Police say she is facing several charges.
The FWPD released the following:
On Monday, October 28, 2024, the Fort Wayne Police Department arrested 42yo Joanna Eastes on the charges of Neglect of a Dependent (Level 6 Felony), Furnishing Property for Purpose of Enabling Minors to Consume Alcohol (Level 6 Felony) and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (A-Misd). The criminal charges are in reference to the shooting investigation that occurred on 10/19/2024 in the 4900 block of Manistee Drive. The Homicide Unit conducted the criminal investigation with the assistance of the Allen County Prosecutors Office. Joanna Eastes is currently located at the Allen County Jail.
Suspect Arrested: 42yo, Joanna Eastes
Preliminary Charges: Neglect of a Dependent (Level 6 Felony), Furnishing Property for Purpose of
Enabling Minors to Consume Alcohol (Level 6 Felony) and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (A-Misd)
UPDATE (October 25, 2024):
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The person who fired shots Saturday night at a house party in Fort Wayne, killing 17-year-old Willie Ivy the III, will not be charged.
Fort Wayne police and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office say the shooter was acting in self-defense. Officials say the Halloween party “quickly got out of hand” before the shots were fired.
Ivy and a group of friends went to the back door of the home to avoid being patted down for weapons and he pulled a handgun and started firing shots through the kitchen and living room before he was shot and killed.
The Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office released the following:
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, at approximately 10:25 p.m., the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to numerous 911 calls regarding a shooting and reports of shots fired in the 4900 block of Manistee Drive. Initial responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered utter chaos unfolding as teenagers were scattering everywhere, both on foot and in vehicles. A shooting victim, later identified as Willie Ivy III, was found in the yard of 4911 Manistee Drive where he was pronounced dead.
Multiple other shooting victims began arriving at local emergency rooms having been transported by private conveyance. Ultimately, 10 total shooting victims were identified, including the decedent, Willie Ivy.
The victims ranged in age from 14 – 20 years of age. FWPD detectives interviewed over 40 witnesses to the shooting and related events, reviewed crime scene documentation and ballistic evidence, medical records, Allen County Coroner’s Office autopsy findings, as well as surveillance and social media video footage.
The findings below were discovered as a result of a thorough and collective investigation by the FWPD and the Prosecutor’s Office:
• A high school Halloween party was publicized on social media by a member of the homeowner’s family where the party took place;
• The advertisement for the party told party-goers to bring their own alcohol and marijuana;
• Partygoers were patted down for weapons before being allowed to enter the home;
• The party quickly got out of hand and the parent/homeowner retreated to her bedroom and locked the door, but did not notify the police;
• Willie Ivy and a group of his friends arrived and went to the back door of the home to avoid being patted down;
• Two other shooting victims tried to stop Ivy and his group from entering, but they began forcing their way into the home.
At some point during this altercation, Ivy pulled out a handgun and began firing shots as he continued from the back door, through the kitchen, and into the living room. Physical and ballistic evidence, medical records, autopsy reports, and witness statements showed that 9 of the shooting victims were struck by gunfire from Ivy’s handgun. One of the shooting victims, acting in defense of himself and other partygoers, returned fire from his handgun and fatally shot Ivy. This man will not face criminal charges as his actions were justified under established Indiana self-defense law.
• This criminal investigation is ongoing and other criminal charges may be forthcoming as further information is developed.
ORIGINAL STORY:
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The 17-year-old who was shot and killed at a party in Fort Wayne on Saturday has been identified.
The Allen County Coroner’s Office says he was Willie Ivy the Third and died from a gunshot to the chest. Ivy was a student at North Side High School.
Ten other people were wounded in the shooting and no arrests have been made.
The Allen County Coroner released the following:
On Saturday, October 19th, 2024, the Allen County Coroner’s Office was notified of a shooting in the 4900 block of Manistee Drive, in Fort Wayne. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The victim was identified as Willie Venzell Ivy III, 17, male, Black of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
An autopsy has been completed and notification has been made to the legal next of kin. The Cause of Death is Gunshot Wound of Chest, and the Manner of Death is Homicide. Willie Venzell Ivy III is the 37th homicide for Allen County in 2024. 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) – One Fort Wayne Community Schools student is dead and ten other people are recovering after a shooting around 10:30 Saturday night at a party. The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says officers responded to the scene on Manistee Drive on Fort Wayne’s northeast side after getting several calls about shots being fired and people running everywhere.
All ten people who were hurt suffered non-life-threatening injuries. FWCS officials say there will be counselors available today for students and staff. No names have been released and no arrests have been made.
The FWPD released the following:
The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred tonight, Oct. 19th, 2024 around 10:25 pm in the area of 4900 Manistee Dr. that left one person deceased and multiple others injured. The FWPD received multiple calls of shots being fired in the area of 4900 Manistee Dr. with reports that people were fleeing in all directions. FWPD officers responded to the chaotic scene as injured victims began arriving at local hospitals.
Preliminary information and witness accounts advise that a high school age party was occurring with numerous attendees when shots rang out at the party. Multiple party goers were struck, and one was pronounced deceased at the scene. It is unknown at this time, how many suspects were involved with the shooting. Currently 11 victims, to include the deceased victim have been confirmed thus far. It is believed that all other victims are in non-life threatening condition.
The FWPD is using all resources available to assists the injured victims and investigate this incident. This incident remains under investigation by the FWPD, Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Coroner’s office. Anyone with information is asked to call the FWPD at 260-427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867, or use the anonymous P3 Tips App.
Mayor Sharon Tucker released the following:
My heart is heavy today as we try to process the violence that occurred in our city last night. The FWPD is working tirelessly to learn more about what happened and bring those responsible to justice. The safety and security of our community are vital to help ensure a better future for Fort Wayne. My prayer is that we’ll come together unified as residents and neighbors and not accept this type of behavior.
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