ELKHART, Ind. --  The Elkhart Homicide Unit is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at 500 E Beardsley Ave. An officer from the Elkhart Police Department spotted a suspicious vehicle

The officer approached the adult driver and identified several male and female passengers, including some juveniles. Another officer arrived to assist.

Around 1:49 a.m., both officers fired their guns, injuring a male passenger in the vehicle. They provided first aid at the scene, and despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced deceased. 

Authorities recovered multiple handguns from inside and around the vehicle, along with the officers’ personal firearms. During the incident, one officer sustained a minor injury but did not need medical treatment.

No other injuries were reported, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The name of the 17-year-old male victim is being withheld at this time.

Both officers are on administrative leave while the Homicide Unit investigates and completes its internal review.

Anyone with additional information can contact the Homicide Unit at 574-295-2825.