Summary of Events

Summary of Events

1. Multiple Shootings Across the Weekend

• Friday, around 11 p.m.
  A man was shot on N. LaPorte Avenue after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert. His injuries are reported as non–life-threatening. https://www.wndu.com

• Early Saturday (~2 a.m.)
  A 12-year-old boy was shot near Howard and Lawrence streets. His condition is also non–life-threatening. https://www.wndu.com

• Sunday night (~10:15 p.m.)
  An 8-year-old girl and an adult woman were shot on Lindenwood Drive, near Birchwood Lane. The girl is in critical condition; the adult woman suffered injuries that are not life-threatening. https://www.wndu.com+1Yahoo

2. Welfare Check and Death Investigation

On Sunday afternoon (~1 p.m.), South Bend Police assisted Elkhart County law enforcement with a welfare check at the intersection of Pulaski Street and Indiana Avenue. They discovered a man and a woman deceased inside a vehicle—both had been shot. Officials believe the man’s injury was self-inflicted. Authorities are treating it as a death investigation. https://www.wndu.com+1WSBT

Context & Community Reaction

• The South Bend Police Department described the violence as especially troubling given that two juveniles were among those shot this weekend. The emotional toll on the community is palpable, especially the fear it instills in parents and neighborhoods. WSBT

• Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow emphasized the importance of not only rallies and press conferences, but also long-term solutions—such as addressing poverty, supporting families, and offering youth programming—to tackle the underlying causes. https://www.wndu.com

Overview at a Glance

What This Means

This string of violence—including four shootings within three days and two deaths during a welfare check—has cut right through the heart of the community. Children have been victims, and the frequency and severity of these incidents underscore deep rooted challenges facing South Bend, from community safety to social support systems.