Shaquille Jovon Rancefer, 24, was fatally shot inside his Northcrest Drive apartment in Fort Wayne on the afternoon of February 20, 2018. First responders arrived about 4:06 p.m.; the Allen County Coroner’s Office ruled the death a homicide. Investigators reported no signs of forced entry, a detail that led them to conclude Rancefer likely knew the person who entered or had allowed them inside.

Police canvassed the area and appealed to the public for information, but no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests are reported. The case remains open; the investigation has been described as complicated by the apparent familiarity between victim and assailant. Rancefer left behind children and a grieving family seeking answers.

If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Shaquille Rancefer, please share what you know with the Fort Wayne Police Department.