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Suicide by Cop: Fort Wayne Shooting | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne police released footage of a May 18 fatal shooting involving 47-year-old Erik Anderson, who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis and had a rifle — though it was later confirmed to be a BB gun. This was the third police call to his home in two days. Anderson called dispatch, explicitly stating he wanted to “end it” and referenced “suicide by cop.” Now, both Fort Wayne PD and Indiana State Police are investigating, with findings heading to the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to determine if any officers face charges and whether force was justified. The six…
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