The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is conducting an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in the southeast area of the city early Friday morning.
Authorities say officers responded to a shooting report in the 3000 block of Derexel Avenue, just north of McMillen Park, shortly after 12:30 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite life-saving efforts at the scene, the victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead shortly before 1 a.m.
Following the initial investigation, 22-year-old Jaskaran Singh was identified as the suspect.
He was taken into custody and has been preliminarily charged with murder in connection to the shooting.
The Fort Wayne Police Homicide Unit, in collaboration with crime scene investigators, continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive or the nature of the relationship between the suspect and the victim.
Additional details will be provided as the investigation progresses.