Fort Wayne Jury Finds Domonique Drew Guilty of Murder
A jury convicted Domonique Drew for the shooting death of Scott Armstrong after 35 minutes of deliberation.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Violence
A Fort Wayne jury found 35-year-old Domonique Drew guilty of murder in the death of Scott Armstrong. The conviction follows an incident in the 400 block of E. Washington Blvd. that resulted in Drew's arrest in late 2025.
Why it matters
The trial concluded quickly, with jurors reaching a guilty verdict after only 35 minutes of deliberation. Drew, who admitted to the shooting, had claimed the violence was a retaliation for being spat on by the victim.
A jury found Domonique Drew guilty of murder and a firearm enhancement after 35 minutes of deliberation. Drew now faces between 45 and 65 years for the murder charge and an additional five to 20 years for the firearm enhancement.
The players
Domonique Drew
The 35-year-old defendant who was found guilty of murder and a firearm enhancement for the death of Scott Armstrong.
Scott Armstrong
The victim who was shot and killed during an incident in the 400 block of E. Washington Blvd.
The details
Drew admitted to investigators that he shot Armstrong and subsequently wrote a letter of apology to the victim's family. The incident took place in the 400 block of E. Washington Blvd. before Drew was taken into custody.
Timeline
Dec. 2, 2025: Shooting occurred and Drew was taken into custody.
Oct. 22, 2026: Jury found Domonique Drew guilty of murder.
Nov. 2, 2026: Sentencing for Domonique Drew.
Legal Context
This conviction highlights the strict application of Indiana's firearm sentencing enhancement statutes during murder trials. The verdict demonstrates how judicial processes utilize these laws to add mandatory years to prison terms for gun-related crimes.
The conclusion of this trial brings closure to the incident that occurred on E. Washington Blvd. Residents can expect the legal process to move toward final sentencing on Nov. 2.
The takeaway
The jury reached a verdict in less than an hour, signaling a decisive end to the courtroom proceedings. The case underscores the serious legal consequences of firearm-related violence in the city.
What happens next
Domonique Drew is scheduled to be sentenced for the murder conviction and firearm enhancement on Nov. 2, 2026.
Further reading
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