Alice F. Hall dies in fatal Fort Wayne shooting

Alice F. Hall dies in fatal Fort Wayne shooting

Fatal Fort Wayne shooting death of Alice F. Hall – Obituary

Alice F. Hall, an 86-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was tragically shot and killed inside her home during the early hours of Sunday, June 1. Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a call just after 2 a.m. regarding a shooting in the 900 block of Colerick Street, where they discovered Hall suffering from gunshot wounds. She was declared dead at the scene.

The Allen County Coroner’s Office later confirmed Hall’s identity and ruled her death a homicide. Her killing marks the 16th homicide in the county so far in 2025.

Authorities are still working to identify and locate the person responsible for the shooting. Hall, affectionately known in her community as “Mother Hall,” was remembered fondly by neighbors. One neighbor, Bradford Smith, expressed his sorrow and disbelief, saying, “Everybody knew her, everybody loved her… Why would somebody want to do this to Mother Hall?”

Law enforcement officials urge anyone with information about the case to reach out to the Fort Wayne Police Department at 427-1201, call Crime Stoppers at 436-7867, or submit tips via the “P3 Tips” app.