A 17-year-old was identified today as the victim of a shooting on Fort Wayne's south side, the Allen County Coroner's Office said today.

Nyree K. Jones of Fort Wayne died Wednesday of a gunshot wound and his death was ruled a homicide, a news release said. His death is the 32nd one to be ruled a homicide this year in the county.

Fort Wayne Police Department officers responded to a report of a person shot about 5:45 p.m. in the 3500 block of Lafayette Street.

The victim, who was inside a home, had a gunshot wound, a news release said. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead about 6:30 p.m.

Detectives Wednesday evening were interviewing witnesses and searching for evidence after the shooting. Police asked that anyone with information or video call city police at 260-427-

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