On the afternoon of May 7, 2026, officers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, responded to reports of a disturbance at the intersection of Stardale and Turtle Creek drives. Calls then reported the sound of gunfire; when police arrived the people involved had left, a vehicle remained, and a K9 unit was used to track those who fled. The search led to a nearby field where 21-year-old Swa Hid was found with a fatal gunshot wound. The Allen County Coroner’s Office ruled his death a homicide.

The Fort Wayne Police Department’s Homicide Team and Crime Scene Unit are handling the investigation, gathering evidence and interviewing potential witnesses. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified.

If anyone has information about the disturbance, the vehicle left at Stardale and Turtle Creek drives, or movements in the area on May 7, please contact the Fort Wayne Police Department.