Police looking for suspects in shooting involving off-duty Notre Dame Police Officer

By: ABC57 News Staff

Posted: Jan 5, 2024 11:06 AM EDT | Updated: Jan 5, 2024 10:37 PM EDT

NOW: Police looking for suspects in shooting involving off-duty Notre Dame Police Officer

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ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana State Police are asking for the public's help in identifying two people involved in a shooting with an off-duty Notre Dame Police officer Thursday afternoon.

Around 4:30 p.m., officers responded to a burglary near the 1300 block of Corby Boulevard. An off-duty Notre Dame officer who was in the area at the time saw two males leaving a home that was reportedly being burglarized and approached them.

Upon confronting the suspects, gunfire was exchanged.

The males ran from the scene and left in a black SUV.

Police believe the suspects are black males, between 5’6” and 6’ tall and were wearing black clothing and masks.

No one was injured in the incident, Indiana State Police reported. The Notre Dame officer is on paid leave pending the outcome of ISP's investigation.

Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to call ISP at 574-546-4900.

Tips can also be shared anonymously through Michiana Crime Stoppers online or at 574-288-STOP.