Manuel Mendez, 34, was shot and later died after being found with apparent gunshot wounds on the evening of Saturday, June 13, 2020, in the 2800 block of Gilmore Avenue on Fort Wayne’s southeast side. Fort Wayne Police responded after reports of gunfire; emergency personnel treated Mendez at the scene and he was taken to a hospital in critical condition before being pronounced deceased. The Allen County Coroner ruled his death a homicide.

A suspect, Valente Garcia-Guzman, was identified and taken into custody and charged in connection with the shooting. Court proceedings were underway.

Does anyone who lived near Gilmore Avenue that night recall hearing or seeing anything that could help clarify what happened?