Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Phillip Biddle
Gender : Male
Age : 62
Race : Black
Date : 12/11/2025
Location : Spy Run Avenue between Superior and 4th Streets
City : Fort Wayne
County : Allen
State : Indiana
Agency : Fort Wayne Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/11/2025, Phillip Biddle, age 62, died after being struck by a vehicle during a police pursuit in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Fort Wayne Police officers attempted a traffic stop just after 6:00 a.m. when a vehicle fled, circling the area. While turning from Fourth Street onto Spy Run Avenue, the fleeing vehicle struck Biddle, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Afterward, the vehicle continued and struck another car before the driver stopped and fled on foot. Officers later found the man hiding in a backyard and took him into custody. Multiple charges are pending against the driver in relation to the crash and death.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/12/11/pedestrian-killed-during-police-pursuit-suspect-custody/
https://www.wishtv.com/news/indiana-news/man-arrested-after-fatally-striking-pedestrian-during-fort-wayne-police-chase/
https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/fatal-crash-during-fwpd-pursuit-raises-questions-about-when-officers-chase/
