***MEDIA ADVISORY***

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2021

ELKHART COUNTY HOMICIDE UNIT SEEKING INFORMATION REGARDING MCKINLEY AVENUE SHOOTING

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

On Saturday, May 1, 2021, at approximately 3:50 p.m., Officers of the Elkhart Police Department were dispatched to the 1000 block of McKinley Avenue, in Elkhart, regarding sounds of shots fired. As officers arrived, they noticed a young male on the ground with an apparent gunshot shot wound in a nearby alley. Officers on scene performed CPR until medics arrived. The victim was immediately transported to the Elkhart General Hospital; however, due to the severity of his injuries, he was transferred to a hospital in Indianapolis. On May 4, 2021, the victim of this shooting, confirmed to be a 15 year old male of Elkhart, ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

The Elkhart County Homicide Unit is engaged in an on-going investigation. At this time, numerous material witnesses to the shooting are not cooperative in the investigation. Accordingly, if any member of the public has information regarding this event, or are aware of anyone who may, please call the Elkhart County Homicide Unit at 574-295-2825 or 574-296-1888.

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