COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WPTA) – A 38-year-old Fort Wayne man has been identified as the homicide suspect who died following a chase and shooting involving multiple police agencies.
Christifer Debus led police on a chase from Fort Wayne to Columbia City after the deadly shooting of Jeremiah Donald Lothamer in the 1600 block of Hinton Drive. Police believe Debus killed Lothamer.
When the chase ended in Columbia City, a shootout between Debus and police began. Investigators are working to determine whether Debus died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound or if he was shot by police…