Fort Wayne Woman Dachena Warren-Hill Fatally Shot by Officer After Allegedly Trying to Run Him Over

A woman in northeastern Indiana was fatally shot by a Fort Wayne officer after allegedly attempting to run him over with her car, according to the local coroner. The victim, identified as Dachena Warren-Hill, a 20-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, died from multiple gunshot wounds on Sunday. The incident is being investigated as a “police action shooting” by the Fort Wayne Police Department, Indiana State Police, the Allen County prosecutor’s office, and the coroner’s office.

The confrontation took place after officers responded to a report of a fight near an intersection on the southwest side of Fort Wayne. A caller reported that several individuals were involved in the altercation, a gold car was repeatedly crashing into a house, and someone had been hit by the vehicle.

When the responding officers confronted the situation, Warren-Hill allegedly attempted to run over one of the officers with her car. In response, the officer fired his weapon, striking Warren-Hill and causing her fatal injuries.

The Fort Wayne Police Department has not released further details about the incident, and the investigation is ongoing. The shooting has raised questions about the appropriate use of force by law enforcement officers and the circumstances leading up to the officer’s decision to discharge his weapon.

This incident is another tragic example of a deadly encounter between police and a member of the community. It highlights the need for thorough investigations into such incidents to determine whether the use of force was justified and to hold accountable those responsible for any wrongdoing.

The Fort Wayne community, as well as the victim’s family and friends, are seeking answers and justice in the wake of this tragic event. The outcome of the investigation will be crucial in determining the next steps and ensuring transparency and accountability in the process.