Fort Wayne police arrest man after weekend stabbing

Assault Fort Wayne Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana: Fort Wayne police arrested 35-year-old Joseph Thomas Jr. in connection with a stabbing investigation. On Saturday, June 20, 2026, police were called to the 2600 block of Weisser Park Avenue for a reported shooting but determined it was a stabbing. A victim was found with multiple stab wounds and taken to a hospital in life-threatening condition. Thomas was arrested Friday in the 3000 block of Oliver Street and preliminarily charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery.