Shooting victim found dead in Mishawaka home
A fatal shooting occurred in the 200 North block of Indiana, prompting an investigation by the Mishawaka Police Department and a lockdown near Mishawaka High School, where a girl’s basketball game was in progress.
Officers responded to reports of a gunshot victim around 1 p.m. 8:45 p.m. on January 15, 2025. Initial claims suggested a baby had been shot, but police determined upon arrival that this information was inaccurate.
Officers discovered a victim inside the home who was pronounced dead.
Authorities have not released the victim’s identity or any details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, citing the ongoing investigation.
“This appears to be an isolated incident,” police said, urging anyone with information to contact the Mishawaka Police Department Detective Bureau at 574-258-1684 or Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or 1-800-342- STOP.