No Charges: Fort Wayne Teenager Was Shot In Self Defense

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The person who fired shots Saturday night at a house party in Fort Wayne, killing Willie Ivy III,17, will not be charged.

Fort Wayne police and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office say the shooter was acting in self-defense.

It all happened at a Halloween Party on Saturday, October 12th. Police say that the homeowner told them that the party “quickly got out of hand” by around 10:30 pm when the shooting happened.

Still, people looking to attend the party were being checked for weapons at the front door of the home. Ivy and a group of people he was with snuck around to the back door of the home to try and avoid being frisked, say detectives.

It seems they were caught and confronted about it and when things escalated, investigators say it was Ivy who pulled out a gun and started shooting first. He fired nine shots into the windows of the kitchen and living room injuring nine people in the process.

Another person then shot and killed Ivy.

“Physical and ballistic evidence, medical records, autopsy reports, and witness statements showed that nine of the shooting victims were struck by gunfire from Ivy’s handgun,” said a news release from Allen County prosecutors.

Though the man who shot Ivy will not face any charges, prosecutors say they have not closed the investigation yet as other people involved in the incident may face charges.