South Bend, IN – A 17-year-old male and a dog were wounded in an early morning shooting Saturday in South Bend, according to police.
The South Bend Police Department reported the incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. September 27 on the 3100 block of Striped Maple Court. Officers said they found a teenage male with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A dog also appeared to have been struck by gunfire and was transported to an animal hospital.
According to police, officers identified a possible suspect vehicle near the scene, sparking a pursuit that stretched through parts of South Bend and Mishawaka. The chase ended in the area of Dale Avenue and Fox Street in South Bend, where the driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot.
Police said the suspect, a 16-year-old male, was apprehended after a brief foot chase and has since been detained at the Juvenile Justice Center. Authorities have not released the names of those involved due to their ages.
The South Bend Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. Officers stressed the case remains active and ongoing.
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