Source The Elkhart Truth, Ind.
ELKHART, IN — Police have confirmed three people were killed, including the suspect, and two officers were wounded in a shooting at Martin's Super Market.
The shooting occurred at about 5:30 p.m. Monday at 575 E. Jackson Blvd. in the River District, the Elkhart Police Department said.
"Upon arrival, officers and first responders were directed to two shooting victims inside the store," Jessica McBrier, public information officer with the Elkhart Police Department, said in a statement. "Both of these individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene.
"Elkhart Police Department officers engaged the shooting suspect nearby, outside the store. During that engagement, two Elkhart Police Department officers sustained gunshot wounds, and the alleged shooting suspect was shot and killed."
Both officers were transported to local hospitals for evaluation and treatment, McBrier said. At last information, about 11 p.m., one officer was treated and released from the hospital and the second officer remained at the hospital in fair but stable condition.
The Elkhart County Homicide Unit was activated and is handling the investigation. Police believed there is no further danger to the public.
The names of the victims, suspect and involved officers were being withheld, pending family notification. The Homicide Unit was interviewing potential witnesses and is asking anyone with further information to contact the Homicide Unit at 574-295-2825.
Mayor Rod Roberson issued a statement about 10:20 p.m. Monday:
"Our hearts are broken in Elkhart tonight," he said. "Please continue to pray for the victims including our two police officers who were wounded, our heroic first responders, and those at the incident."
Chief Dan Milanese also issued a statement:
“In this horrific situation, words cannot express the pain felt in our community when a tragic incident like this happens," he said. "This pain is especially felt by the victim’s families, the responding officers, the families of the wounded officers, and all the witnesses to this tragic incident. I want to thank our local law enforcement partners, including the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police, for their support and assistance during this time. I ask for the community to continue to keep all those effected by this horrific event in your thoughts and prayers.”
Police were telling residents of the adjacent River Point West apartments who were unable to access their home dues to the crime scene barricade to go to the Fitness Center in the Junior Achievement Drive building to get an officer escort to their apartment.
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