***MEDIA ADVISORY***

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2020

ELKHART COUNTY HOMICIDE UNIT SEEKING ASSISTANCE WITH HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

Media Contact: Vicki Elaine Becker (574) 296-1888

On 12-17-2020 at around 7:30 p.m., Elkhart Police Department responded to shots fired in the area of 6th and Concord. Upon arrival, Rochad Washington, 41 years of age from Elkhart was found unconscious. The arriving officers rendered aid to Washington and he was soon transported to Elkhart General Hospital. Washington succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The Elkhart County Homicide Unit was called and assumed responsibility of the scene.

On 12-19-2020 a forensic autopsy was performed at Homer-Stryker School of Medicine located at the University of Western Michigan and the manner of death was determined to be a Homicide.

This case is still an on-going investigation. If you have any information regarding this event, or are aware of any individual who may, please call the Elkhart County Homicide Unit at 574-295-2825 or 574-296-1888.

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