South Bend, IN – A police-involved shooting early Tuesday morning left one person dead following a reported stabbing at the Karl King Tower apartments, according to the South Bend Police Department.
According to police, officers were called to the 500 block of E. Monroe Street around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, for a report of a stabbing. During the response, two South Bend Police officers allegedly fired their weapons, critically wounding an armed individual connected to the incident.
The person was taken to a nearby hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. Authorities confirmed no other individuals, including officers, were injured.
The Mishawaka Police Department is leading the investigation under an interlocal agreement with South Bend and the St. Joseph County Police Department. Once the outside review is completed, findings will be presented to the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
An internal investigation will also be conducted by South Bend Police to review the officers’ actions under department policy and training standards. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigations.
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