Three teenagers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, have been hit with serious felony charges after police say they pulled guns on a man and took hundreds of dollars in cash during a shocking incident last week.

The alleged armed robbery took place on the city’s southeast side and ended with all three suspects in custody, according to court filings and statements from local law enforcement.

A gas station meetup turns violent

It all started in what seemed like an ordinary setting: a gas station.
The victim says he approached a car to talk with the teens. Nothing seemed off at first.

But then, a twist. The man pulled out his phone—and $550 in cash fell from his pocket. Court documents say the moment the money hit the seat, everything changed.

Within seconds, the teens allegedly drew firearms.
They pointed the weapons at the man, who later told police he feared for his life.

Three names are listed in the court docs:

• Mu Ta Kin, 18

• Ah Nah, 16

• Aung Aung, 17

Each is now charged with armed robbery, a Level 3 felony in Indiana. That means they’re staring down the possibility of spending up to 16 years in prison—each.

How the police tracked them down

It didn’t take long for Fort Wayne Police to get a break.
Officers spotted the suspect vehicle and pulled it over.

Inside? A “large number of occupants,” as the report puts it. Among them were Kin, Nah, and Aung—all later confirmed as suspects in the gas station robbery.

Here’s where it gets more specific. According to the police:

• Officers found the stolen $550 on Nah and Aung.

• The car matched the description given by the victim.

• No one resisted arrest.

The quick response and follow-up suggest police were working with solid leads.

Legal trouble ahead for all three teens

Charges are now filed, and the court process has begun.

Let’s break down what the teens are facing:

Despite two of the teens being minors, Indiana law allows prosecutors to seek adult charges in certain felony cases, especially involving firearms or violence.

This means all three could be tried in adult court. That decision often rests with the judge, depending on past history, severity of the crime, and risk to public safety.

Community rattled, questions raised

Incidents like this always send a ripple through the community—especially when young people are involved.

Residents in southeast Fort Wayne say they’re used to crime reports, but this one felt different. A gun pulled in broad daylight. Teens charged. A man nearly losing his life over a few hundred dollars.

Some neighbors expressed sympathy for both sides. “It’s heartbreaking,” said one woman who lives near the gas station. “Kids with guns. It’s like they think they’ve got nothing to lose.”

Another resident, however, was less forgiving: “If you pull a gun on someone, that’s not just being dumb. That’s dangerous. That’s prison time.”

What happens next?

So what’s next in the legal process?

• All three suspects are expected to appear before a judge for preliminary hearings.

• Prosecutors will present evidence from the gas station incident and the police arrest.

• Defense attorneys may try to argue for reduced charges, especially for the minors.

In Indiana, armed robbery is defined as taking property from someone by using or threatening force—especially with a deadly weapon. It’s considered a violent offense.

And because of the firearm element, prosecutors have the ability to push for longer sentences.

One local attorney, who isn’t connected to this case, noted, “Even first-time offenders face major time when guns are involved. Judges take it seriously.”

Bigger picture: youth crime and public fear

This case isn’t happening in a vacuum.

Across many U.S. cities, law enforcement agencies are grappling with rising concerns about youth crime, especially those involving weapons. Fort Wayne, while smaller than major metro areas, isn’t immune.

Parents, community leaders, and schools are trying to figure out how to reach teens before they wind up facing charges like these.

Some worry that the criminal justice system moves too quickly to charge teens as adults. Others argue that when lives are at stake, the system must act decisively—no matter the age.

One thing’s for sure: the line between “teenager” and “felon” feels thinner than ever.