On the night of September 28, 2021, 61-year-old Arlene Shelton was shot and killed in the 1400 block of Ventura Lane in Fort Wayne. Police were called for reports of gunfire about 10:50 p.m. and found Shelton in a driveway with multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to a nearby hospital in serious condition and died shortly after arrival; the Allen County Coroner ruled the death a homicide by gunshot wounds.

The Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Coroner’s Office opened an investigation. Officers were interviewing witnesses and processing the scene, but no motive or suspect information has been released publicly. The community has been asked to come forward with any information that could help resolve the case.

If anyone knew Arlene Shelton or saw activity in the Ventura Lane area that night, can you share what you remember with investigators?