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Tyler Ondersma, 24, was fatally shot in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in the early morning hours of December 16, 2021. He was sitting on the porch at 1616 Howell Street when he was struck by multiple gunshots. Ondersma called 911 at about 12:20 a.m. after being shot, then moved to a nearby home on Richardson Street where emergency responders found him. He was taken to a hospital but died of multiple gunshot wounds, and the coroner ruled his death a homicide. The shooting was the 45th homicide in Fort Wayne and Allen County for 2021.

The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating and released video that may show a suspect, asking the public for help identifying the individual. No arrests have been announced and authorities have not disclosed a motive. Family and friends remember Ondersma for his kindness and generosity.

If anyone has information about that night or recognizes the person in the released video, please share what is known with investigators.