South Bend, IN – Police have identified the victim in a deadly weekend shooting in South Bend, confirming the man killed was a 26-year-old local resident as the investigation continues.
According to the South Bend Police Department, the victim was identified as Raejaun Jones, 26, of South Bend. The shooting occurred Saturday night near Indiana Avenue and Taylor Street, an area just west of downtown South Bend in St. Joseph County.
Police said Jones’ family has been notified. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday in Kalamazoo, Michigan, as part of the ongoing homicide investigation being handled by the department’s Violent Crimes Unit.
Officers have not released details about a suspect or a possible motive. No arrests have been announced as of Monday afternoon.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything related to the shooting to come forward. Police emphasized that even small details could be important as detectives work to piece together what led up to the fatal incident.
Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or by visiting p3tips.com/203. Authorities said information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.
The shooting adds to ongoing concerns about violent crime in South Bend and the surrounding Northern Indiana region. Police said they will release additional updates as more information becomes available.
Residents who live near Indiana Avenue and Taylor Street are encouraged to review any home or business surveillance footage from Saturday night and share anything relevant with investigators.
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