Suspect shot during home invasion dies
Victim's name has been released
Updated: Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010, 8:35 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010, 6:05 AM EST
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Trenton Tavon Jones, 21, has died after being shot after police say he tried to break into a home located at 4730 Reed Street at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday morning .
According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, multiple suspects tried to break into the home. Two people were inside at the time, and one grabbed a gun and shot Jones.
"The victim who we believe to be a suspect was struck, and he was later located outside the home," said Officer Raquel Foster, F.W.P.D. "His face was concealed with a mask and a weapon was found nearby."
Medics took Jones to an area hospital where he was initially listed in critical condition. He died later Wednesday morning.
The other suspects ran from the scene, and may have gotten into a dark colored car.
Police haven't made any arrests, but the incident is still under investigation.
The death has been ruled Allen County's second homicide of the year.
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