An 18-year-old woman, Jayla Raquel Davis, was killed in an early-morning shooting in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The incident occurred at about 3:43 a.m. on July 5, 2026, in the 1100 block of Greene Street during a gathering where multiple people were present. First responders pronounced Jayla deceased at the scene; the Allen County Coroner’s Office determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head and ruled the death a homicide. Eight other people — four men and four women — suffered non-life-threatening injuries and went to local hospitals.

Jayla had graduated from New Haven High School and had just finished her first year at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Family and friends remember her as vibrant, outspoken and the life of the party. The Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Coroner’s Office are investigating. Authorities say many attendees recorded video and have asked anyone with footage or information to come forward; a reward of up to $5,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

If anyone was at the gathering or has video or tips that could help investigators, please share what you know.