South Bend, IN – A 4-year-old child was hospitalized early Sunday morning after being struck by gunfire inside a South Bend apartment, according to police.
The South Bend Police Department said the shooting occurred around 1:20 a.m. on Sunday, October 5, at the Miami Hills Apartments on the 3300 block of South High Street. Officers arrived to find the child suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
According to authorities, the child’s injuries are non-life-threatening. Investigators believe the child was inside her apartment when gunfire from outside entered the residence. Several nearby apartments also sustained damage, though no additional injuries were reported.
The department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. Police have not released any information about potential suspects.
Officials are urging anyone with information to contact Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or submit a tip online at p3tips.com/203. Tips can be shared anonymously, and those leading to an arrest in gun violence cases may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
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