In the early evening of June 16, 2019, tragedy struck in the parking lot of a bustling Walmart on Coldwater Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana, forever altering the lives of a young man and his family. Andre Paris Leslie, a 20-year-old male, was discovered lying on the pavement, the victim of an apparent shooting. The call came in to the Fort Wayne Police Department just after 6:00 p.m., reporting a possible shooting, and upon their arrival, officers found Leslie with what would prove to be fatal
injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but tragically, he was pronounced dead.
The Allen County Coroner's Office later confirmed that Andre Paris Leslie's death was the result of multiple gunshot wounds, and they officially ruled his death a homicide, marking him as the 12th homicide victim in Allen County for that year. In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement began a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatal encounter. As a precautionary measure, officers swept through the Walmart to ensure no threat remained inside, determining that no one connected to the shooting was in the store.
In an effort to generate leads and bring justice for Andre, the Fort Wayne Police Department released a photograph of a potential suspect to the public. They appealed to the community for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the individual in the photo. The investigation was a collaborative effort involving the Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Coroner's Office, and the Allen County Prosecutor's Office.
Despite their efforts and the public's help, information regarding an arrest or the identification of a suspect has not been publicly released in the years that have followed. The case of Andre Paris Leslie's untimely death remains a painful open wound for his loved ones and the Fort Wayne community, a story that awaits its final chapter where justice is served. The investigation into who is responsible for the death of the young man remains ongoing.
