FORT WAYNE — Richmond Police Department is clearing up reports about a man and woman who were found dead over the weekend in Fort Wayne.
According to the Allen County Coroner's Office, Matthew Johnson, 41, and Christina Dixon, 40, were found dead near the 400 block of Van Buren Street in Fort Wayne on Sept. 19.
It was believed that the two victims were informants of the Richmond Police Departmentbut in a statement made on Facebook, the department says this is false.
The Richmond Police Department has been made aware of several reports from Fort Wayne news agencies claiming that the two decedents were informants for the Richmond Police Department. This information is incorrect.
The Richmond Police Department works closely with individuals who cooperate in investigations, handling each case with the utmost respect for their safety and ensuring adherence to all legal protections. We take these responsibilities seriously and prioritize the security and well-being of anyone assisting in the pursuit of justice.
Dixon's cause of death was determined to be strangulation and suffocation. Johnson's cause of death was determined to be gunshot and stab wounds.
Both died by homicide and according to court documents, their killer was known to them.
Dominique Washington was booked in the Allen County jail on Tuesday on multiple Murder charges in connection to their deaths.
The deaths mark the 33rd and 34th homicides in Allen County so far this year.
