South Bend Police investigating July 4 shooting

By: Maura Johnson

Posted: Jul 9, 2021 11:20 AM EDT

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The South Bend Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning in the 1000 block of N. Johnson St.

At 2:40 a.m., officers were called to the area for reports of shots fired.

Shortly after arriving, dispatch said someone had been shot.

Police found a person with a gunshot wound to the lower body.

The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The South Bend Police Shooting Response Team is working on this ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to please call the South Bend Police Investigative Bureau at 574-235-9263.

You can also call Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or 800-342-STOP, or visit the Michiana Crime Stoppers website to submit a tip.