Sean Thomas Brabson was a 33-year-old father of three from Fort Wayne remembered by family for his big heart and love of gatherings, especially times with his mother Elayne. He was one of six siblings and described as someone who loved to laugh and enjoy life.Sean was shot in the early morning of Sunday, October 22, 2023. Fort Wayne police responded about 6:42 a.m. to the 5000 block of South Calhoun Street after reports of a shooting and found him with gunshot wounds.

He was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. The Allen County Coroner’s Office ruled his cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds and classified it a homicide, the county’s 23rd for 2023.Police identified a suspect, 33-year-old James Saylor, a brother-in-law. A witness with Brabson said someone in a dark hoodie ran up behind them in an alley and began shooting; investigators also obtained surveillance video they say showed Saylor running into the alley shortly before the gunfire.

Saylor was arrested and charged with murder.If anyone knew Sean, his movements that morning, or has information about the shooting, please share what can help the investigation.