Shawn D Ware

Status:

Open

Jurisdiction:

Fort Wayne Police Department (IN)

Offense Location:

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Summary:

Shawn Deon Ware, 45, was found shot to death on Easter morning, April 1, 2018, in the 3,000 block of Abbott Street in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The homicide remains unsolved, with no suspects identified as of the latest reports.

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Circumstances of Offense:

On Sunday, April 1, 2018, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Fort Wayne police were called to a home in the 3,000 block of Abbott Street, located northwest of the Diplomat Apartments. Officers found Shawn Ware down and suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Allen County Coroner identified him and ruled the cause of death as gunshot wound(s) with the manner of death classified as homicide. Ware was the 11th homicide recorded in Allen County for 2018.

Additional Details:

Shawn Ware was born on June 26, 1972. He was a beloved father to his children Tashawna, Deon, and Sierra Ware, all of Fort Wayne. His parents, Earnest and Mary Ware, also survived him. Family members noted that his biggest concern was his children, with whom he maintained close contact despite some living out of town. His mother expressed a desire to end the violence in Fort Wayne. The case was investigated by the Fort Wayne Police Department. As of reports from 2026, the case remains unsolved, with police having no suspects. Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers is seeking information from the public, offering cash rewards for tips leading to an arrest.

Case Last Updated:

Oct 21, 2026