FORT WAYNE, Indiana, USA — The Fort Wayne community is mourning the tragic loss of Damion Lamarr Jacobs, 19, whose life was cut short in a fatal incident in late January 2026. The Allen County Coroner’s Office has ruled his death a homicide after he was found unresponsive behind an apartment building on the southeast side of the city.
Damion Lamarr Jacobs (c. 2006 – January 2026)
Date of Death: January 2026
Age at Death: 19
Place of Death: Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA
Manner of Death: Homicide (gunshot wound)
Investigating Agency: Fort Wayne Police Department and Allen County Coroner’s Office
According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, officers were called to the 6100 block of Holgate Drive on the evening of Wednesday when a man was reported unconscious behind an apartment building. Emergency responders arrived and attempted life-saving measures, but Jacobs was later pronounced dead at the scene.
The Allen County Coroner’s Office determined that Jacobs died from a gunshot wound, and his death has officially been ruled a homicide. Authorities have stated that the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing. Detectives have asked witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department or Allen County Crime Stoppers to assist with their efforts.
Friends, family members, and community residents have shared their sorrow at the loss of a young life taken too soon. While information about his early life, education, or personal interests has not been widely published, those who knew Damion remember him as a vibrant young man with meaningful connections in his neighborhood.
Funeral and memorial service details have not yet been publicly announced. Loved ones are expected to provide information as arrangements are made and shared with the community.
During this difficult time, thoughts and condolences are offered to Damion Lamarr Jacobs’s family, friends, and all who cared for him.
