Si’Montre Anthony R’Chey Molargik dies in fatal Fort Wayne shooting
Fatal Fort Wayne shooting death of Si’Montre Anthony R’Chey Molargik
Legal documents reveal that a disagreement ignited a violent exchange between two teenage males in the downtown area of Fort Wayne. An 18-year-old suspect faces charges related to the incident, which occurred shortly after midnight on a Saturday near the intersection of Harrison and Pearl streets.
Teenagers Nazir R. Pittman and Ni’Shawn W. Jackson have been formally accused of involvement in the fatal shooting. Pittman, who was 16 at the time, is charged with murder, attempted murder, and reckless endangerment, alongside a child-related firearms offense. Jackson, aged 18, is being prosecuted for attempted murder and reckless conduct.
The fatal shooting took place around 12:10 a.m. on Saturday, close to The Landing. Si’Montre Anthony R’Chey Molargik, a 16-year-old, sustained a fatal gunshot wound and later passed away in the hospital. His death marks the 21st homicide recorded by the coroner’s office in Allen County this year.
Three other individuals, aged 15 to 18, received medical treatment but were discharged from the hospital by the following Sunday. Pittman and Jackson also suffered non-life-threatening gunshot injuries and were treated at the scene.
According to a detective’s report, surveillance footage from nearby businesses captured an argument breaking out between two factions near Promenade Park. Two individuals fled the scene, followed by two more people. Pittman was identified as the last person to escape.
The affidavit states that video evidence allegedly shows Pittman firing multiple shots, prompting Jackson to retaliate. Investigators later discovered firearms discarded in an alleyway associated with the suspects.
Molargik’s girlfriend informed law enforcement that there was intense gunfire during the incident. She reported seeing Pittman brandish a weapon at the victim before she was shot. The dispute was allegedly over a romantic rivalry involving Pittman and Molargik’s group.
Pittman was wounded in his arm, while his cousin sustained a foot injury. Both sought refuge in a bank building and summoned emergency services.
Evidence gathered indicates that Jackson, his girlfriend, and Molargik’s girlfriend exchanged firearms after the incident. Initially, Jackson and his companion told police they were not present when the shooting happened, but this was contradicted by surveillance footage. They were interviewed again after the evidence surfaced.
Jackson’s girlfriend claimed that Pittman was the one who shot her boyfriend, and she didn’t notice the wound until they returned home. Jackson confirmed this but refused to specify who fired. His defense was that his shots did not result in fatalities, so he argued against more serious charges.
Pittman claimed that a group of masked individuals, numbering between 10 and 20, ambushed him before the shooting. He stated he couldn’t recognize anyone due to their concealments. He admitted to possessing a firearm but took a lengthy pause when asked if he had used it, leading his mother to terminate the questioning and request legal counsel.
This event represents another instance of youth violence in Fort Wayne. Pittman is the fourth minor charged with murder or attempted murder this year. Of the 21 homicides in Allen County, only one was not caused by a shooting.
If found guilty, Pittman could face a prison sentence of up to 108.5 years, while Jackson might receive up to 42.5 years. As of Wednesday evening, no court hearings had been scheduled for the defendants, though both suspects had been arrested. Pittman’s name was not listed on the jail’s website at that time.
