A tragic shooting unfolded at Martin’s Super Market in Elkhart, Indiana, on Monday evening, leaving two people dead and two police officers injured.
Incident Overview
The Elkhart Police Department (EPD) reported that the shooting occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. Responding officers and first responders found two shooting victims inside the grocery store, both of whom were pronounced dead at the scene.
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Shortly after, officers confronted the suspect outside the store. The confrontation led to an exchange of gunfire in which the suspect was fatally shot.
Injured Officers
Two officers were injured during the exchange and were taken to a local hospital. One officer was discharged shortly after treatment, while the other remains in stable condition as of Monday night.
Community and Official Reactions To Shooting
Elkhart Police Chief Dan Milanese expressed the pain felt throughout the community in a heartfelt statement:
“In this horrific situation, words cannot express the pain felt in our community when a tragic incident like this happens. This pain is especially felt by the victim’s families, the responding officers, the families of the wounded officers, and all the witnesses to this tragic incident.”
Chief Milanese thanked law enforcement partners and urged the community to keep the victims, officers, and witnesses in their thoughts and prayers.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun also commented on the tragedy in a post on X (formerly Twitter):
“Maureen and I are praying for the victims and their families.”
Ongoing Investigation
The Elkhart County Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation. Authorities confirmed there is no further danger to the public.
In a statement released late Monday, the EPD announced:
“The Elkhart County Homicide Unit was activated, per protocol, and is handling the investigation. The names of the victims, suspect, and involved officers are being withheld, pending family notifications.”
Community in Mourning
This tragic event has left the Elkhart community grieving and seeking answers. As investigations continue, the focus remains on providing support to the families of the victims, the injured officers, and all those affected by this senseless act of violence.
