A late-night gathering in a Fort Wayne garage on February 27, 2023, ended in fatal violence when 29-year-old Timothy Leroy Coats was shot in the head. The shooting occurred during a social event on Ledgestone Place where friends were talking, drinking, smoking, and playing cards. Coats was taken to a hospital after the shooting, was pronounced brain-dead the next day, and the Allen County Coroner’s Office ruled his death a homicide.

Coats was described as an entrepreneurial and creative young man. He held a lawn care certification, was studying business at Indiana Tech, sold cars, clothing, and accessories, and worked as a lyricist and video producer. He also helped others as a personal paralegal and was active in the Moorish community.

Who knew Timothy or was at that gathering and can share details that might shed light on what happened that evening?