SOUTH BEND, INDIANA — A late-night shooting on South Bend’s northeast side has left two people dead and a third victim in critical condition, prompting a homicide investigation in the city.
Police were called to the 1300 block of Bissell Street shortly after 11:20 p.m. Saturday, September 19, following reports of a large fight that were subsequently updated to a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found three victims suffering from serious gunshot injuries.
Two Victims Die After South Bend Shooting
According to the latest police information, two of the three victims later died from their injuries.
The third victim remains in critical condition at a hospital.
Authorities have not yet publicly released the names of the victims, and additional information about their ages and backgrounds remains unavailable.
Early reports from the scene contained more limited information about the victims’ conditions, but authorities have since confirmed that the shooting resulted in two deaths.
Bissell Street Crime Scene
The shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Bissell Street on South Bend’s northeast side.
The initial emergency call reportedly involved a large fight before dispatch information was updated to indicate that shots had been fired.
Police responded and located the three injured victims before they were transported for medical treatment.
The circumstances that led to the shooting remain under investigation.
No Suspect Information Released
South Bend police have not publicly identified a suspect in connection with the deadly shooting.
Investigators have also not released a confirmed motive or explained whether anyone has been taken into custody.
The investigation remains active, and detectives are expected to work to determine what led to the confrontation and identify the person or people responsible.
South Bend Community Faces Another Violent Night
The Bissell Street shooting occurred only hours after another shooting near Eddy Street Commons that left a woman and a South Bend police officer injured.
Police have been dealing with multiple shooting investigations in the city as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding each incident.
There is currently no indication that the Bissell Street shooting is connected to the separate Eddy Street Commons incident.
Bissell Street Shooting Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | 1300 block of Bissell Street, South Bend, Indiana |
| Date | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
| Reported time | Shortly after 11:20 p.m. |
| Victims | Three |
| Deaths | Two |
| Surviving victim | One, critically injured |
| Victim identities | Not publicly released |
| Suspect | Not publicly identified |
| Motive | Not released |
| Investigation | Active South Bend police investigation |
Investigation Continues
Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and determine exactly what happened before officers were called to the Bissell Street area.
Anyone with information that could assist detectives is being encouraged to provide it to investigators or submit information anonymously through local crime-tip channels.
As authorities continue working to establish the full circumstances, additional information about the victims, suspect and motive may be released.
For now, the identities of the two people who died and the person who remains critically injured have not been officially made public.
Disclaimer
This article is based on information available at the time of publication and may be updated as authorities release additional details. Victim identities, motive, suspect information and other circumstances surrounding the shooting remain subject to the ongoing investigation. Readers should avoid sharing unconfirmed claims about the victims or circumstances of the incident and respect the privacy of the families affected.