South Bend, IN – Police are investigating a deadly shooting that left one man dead Tuesday afternoon in South Bend’s west side.
According to the South Bend Police Department, officers responded to reports of shots fired around 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, in the 500 block of W. Colfax Avenue. Moments later, dispatchers received a call about a man down in the same area.
When officers arrived, they found 37-year-old Brien Franklin Jr. suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Police said Franklin was pronounced deceased at the scene. His family has been notified.
The department’s Violent Crimes Unit is handling the investigation, which remains active as detectives work to determine a motive and identify any suspects.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be shared anonymously through Michiana Crime Stoppers.
Police have not released additional details about potential suspects or arrests.
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