Shooting on 5th Street in Elkhart leaves one dead

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. – A shooting on the 500 block of 5th Street in Elkhart leaves one dead on Saturday, left a 27-year-old man dead at the scene from gunshot wounds, Elkhart Police Department said.

The dispatch received the call at 5:01 am. Officers were able to secure the scene and called in Detectives from the Elkhart County Homicide Unit, according to officers.

Police have cleared the scene as of 10:06 am on Saturday.

There are not any immediate threats to public safety, and no arrests have been made at this time, officers said.

 Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Elkhart County Homicide Unit at 574-295-2821 or Michiana Crime Stopper at 574-288-STOP or visit michianacrimestoppers.com.

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