SOUTH BEND, Ind. – South Bend Police responded to reports of shots fired at the 1200 block of W. Washington St. Sunday morning around 4 a.m. Upon arrival officers found a victim that had been shot multiple times.

The victim was taken to Memorial Hospital and is currently in critical condition.

According to police, evidence shows that at least 17 shots were fired.

The Shooting Response Team was activated and has taken over the ongoing investigation.

If anyone has information about the shooting they are asked to call Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or 800-342-STOP, or the South Bend Police Department Investigative Bureau at 574-235-9263.