Corey Appleberry, 29, was shot during a dispute on the evening of September 11, 2019, in the 2700 block of Euclid Avenue on Fort Wayne’s southeast side. The argument was with a male relative; the disagreement escalated and a gunshot struck Appleberry in the abdomen. First responders began CPR at the scene and he was taken to a local hospital, where he died in the early hours of the next day. The Allen County Coroner’s Office later ruled the death a homicide.

The relative remained at the scene and was taken into custody for questioning and treated as a person of interest. A handgun was recovered and detectives canvassed the neighborhood seeking witnesses.

If anyone in the Euclid Avenue area that night saw or heard anything that could help explain what happened, please come forward.