South Bend, IN – Police are investigating an early morning shooting that left a man in serious condition outside a northwest side bar in South Bend.
According to the South Bend Police Department, the incident happened Sunday, just before 3 a.m., when officers patrolling in the 1500 block of Portage Avenue heard gunfire near My Place Bar & Grill. Responding officers located a male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Authorities said the man was transported to a local hospital and remains in serious condition. The department’s Violent Crimes Unit is actively investigating the case.
Investigators have not released the identity of the victim, nor have they provided details on any suspects or possible motives. Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
Tips can be shared anonymously by calling Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or visiting p3tips.com/203. Officials noted that tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
This marks another incident in a series of late-night shootings in the area that police say they are working to address through increased patrols and community engagement efforts.
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