South Bend Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting Outside Northwest Side Bar
The South Bend Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man seriously injured in the early hours of Sunday morning on the city’s northwest side.
According to authorities, the incident happened on Sunday, August 10, just before 3 a.m., in the 1500 block of Portage Avenue. Officers were already in the area conducting patrols when they heard multiple gunshots coming from the direction of My Place Bar & Grill.
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel responded quickly, and the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in serious condition.
The South Bend Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation. Detectives spent the morning gathering evidence and interviewing potential witnesses. No information has been released about a possible suspect, and police have not confirmed whether the shooting occurred during an altercation or as part of another incident.
Residents in the area reported being startled by the sound of gunfire, with some saying they saw people fleeing from the vicinity of the bar moments afterward. Authorities have not disclosed whether the victim had any known connection to the establishment or the events leading up to the shooting.
As the investigation continues, police are urging members of the community to come forward with any information that could assist in identifying those responsible. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or visiting p3tips.com/203.
Officials remind the public that anonymous tips shared through Michiana Crime Stoppers that lead to an arrest are eligible for a cash reward.
The shooting marks yet another incident of gun violence in South Bend this summer, underscoring ongoing concerns about public safety in nightlife areas. Police have increased patrols in certain parts of the city in an effort to deter violent crime and reassure residents.
For now, investigators are working to determine the circumstances behind the shooting and bring those responsible to justice.
