Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull sentenced Reginald Brooks, 55, on Friday, October 30, 2026, to 85 years in prison plus $7,150 in restitution, according to 21Alive[1]. The sentence concerns the January 2025 shooting death of Sajdah Abdur-Rabb at a mobile home park off Dunkelberg Road on Fort Wayne's south side, near Airport Expressway and Bluffton Road. The exact date of the shooting was not reported.
A jury convicted Brooks last month of murder with a firearm enhancement, 21Alive reported. The Fort Wayne Police Department investigated the case. This account comes from a single outlet.
What families can do next
When your family loses someone to violence, you may face several legal and practical decisions at once. Keep copies of the coroner's records, funeral bills, and court documents, including restitution orders. Victim assistance staff at the prosecutor's office can explain what happens after sentencing.
A criminal sentence and restitution order do not necessarily answer every civil question. If you need help organizing records before speaking with a lawyer, this guide explains what to bring to a first personal injury consultation.
Why location and deadlines matter
The shooting happened in Fort Wayne, in Allen County, and the case was heard in Allen Superior Court. A civil case is usually filed in the county where the death happened or where a defendant lives.
Indiana wrongful death claims are governed by Ind. Code 34-23-1-1. Most claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4, and that deadline usually runs from the death, not from the verdict or sentence. Indiana divides fault among those involved under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6. No source has reported facts about whether anyone other than the shooter bears responsibility.
You can read more about Indiana wrongful death filing deadlines and the distinction between a survival action and a wrongful death claim. These general rules do not decide whether a claim exists in this matter.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a Fort Wayne personal injury law firm founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps families in Allen County and across Indiana who have lost someone because of another person's wrongful conduct. Chad Delventhal can explain how Indiana wrongful death claims work and which deadlines may apply.
No outcome can be promised. The firm offers a free case evaluation for families who want to discuss their circumstances.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
