Quinlan Partington

Quinlan Partington

Status: HOMICIDE

City: Fort Wayne

State: Indiana

County: Allen County

Date of birth: November 23, 2000

Date of death: February 9, 2017

Age: 16

Gender: Male

Race: African American/Black

Cause of death: Gun Firearm

Anniversary month: February

LEA: Fort Wayne Police Department

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Case Description

On February 9, 2017, the body of 16-year-old Quinlan Partington was found near McMillen Park Golf Course in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Police were called around 6:20 a.m. to the 3200 block of Diplomat Drive, where Quinlan was discovered along the curb. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead. The Allen County Coroner’s Office determined he died from gunshot wounds, ruling the death a homicide. Quinlan’s life was tragically cut short, leaving his family and community devastated. His case remains under investigation, and those who knew and loved him continue to seek justice and answers.

Anyone with information concerning Quinlan Partington unsolved homicide is asked to call the Fort Wayne Police Department at (260) 427-1201. To remain anonymous and possibly eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers Fort Wayne at (260) 436-STOP(7867).

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