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Fort Wayne Police make arrest in Wells Street Shooting

Jesse Echavarria was charged with aggravated battery, with additional charges possibly coming, for his role in a shooting that left one dead.

Posted: Aug 22, 2020 8:52 PM
Updated: Aug 25, 2020 11:24 AM
Posted By: Chris Mullooly

FORT WAYNE, Ind (WFFT) - An arrest has been made by Fort Wayne police in a shooting on Saturday.

Jesse Echavarria has been charged with aggravated battery.

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Police responded to the shooting at 1501 Wells St. just after 3 p.m.

They found a victim with gunshot wounds on the ground.

He would later die at the scene.

Police are thanking witnesses that came forward to assist them in making the arrest.

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