Latisha Ann Marie Greene, a young woman remembered for her love of life and family, was killed in a burst of gunfire on a Saturday night in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The 20-year-old Black female was known for her kindness, gentle nature, and playful spirit. Born in Fort Wayne on September 24, 2005, to Tiwon Greene and Gwendolynn Bloom, Latisha was a positive person who valued good company and dreamed of one day becoming a realtor. Her family, including her parents and brothers, Alexander Bloom and Jalen Greene, cherished her deeply, and her smile, laughter, and "goofiness" are profoundly missed. She also had a great love for animals, caring for her four dogs.
The violence that cut her life short unfolded late on April 11, 2026. At about 11:16 p.m., Fort Wayne Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 3200 block of Abbott Street, near Drexel Avenue, on the city's southeast side. Officers arrived to find a chaotic scene with five people suffering from gunshot wounds.
Latisha was among them, critically injured. She was rushed to a local hospital, but her injuries were too severe. She was pronounced dead on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The four other victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and survived. The Allen County Coroner’s Office later confirmed that Latisha’s cause of death was gunshot wounds and ruled her death a homicide, the fourth in Fort Wayne and Allen County for the year.
The investigation into the shooting was complex, with detectives from the Fort Wayne Police Department piecing together evidence from the scene and conflicting witness statements. Investigators recovered multiple spent shell casings of different calibers, including .45 caliber, 9mm, 10mm, and a 12-gauge shotgun shell. According to court records, some witnesses identified a shooter by the nickname "C-Doe," while another victim was told the person responsible went by "D-Hun."
Through their investigation, police identified the suspect as David Emanuel Hunter Jr., then 21. Authorities learned from a confidential informant that "D-Hun" was Hunter and that the shooting may have been retaliation for a 2025 shooting that injured Hunter's brother, William, who later died from his injuries in March 2026. Another informant reportedly told police that Hunter had admitted to killing Greene but claimed it was in self-defense.
In late April 2026, the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney's Office filed formal charges against David Emanuel Hunter Jr., and a warrant was issued for his arrest. The charges include murder, attempted murder, and two counts of battery with a deadly weapon. Police had previously spoken with Hunter, who turned himself in before being released while charges were pending. However, after the warrant was issued, he was not in custody.
As of the latest reports, David Emanuel Hunter Jr. remains wanted by police in connection with the homicide of Latisha Greene. Authorities have asked for the public's help in locating him. The case is a painful reminder of a young life filled with promise that was tragically ended. Latisha's loved ones are left to cherish the memory of her warm presence while they await justice. Anyone with information on the shooting or the whereabouts of David Emanuel Hunter Jr. is urged to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
