ELKHART, IN (WSBT) — Police and fire departments responded to a double shooting at The Highlands Apartments on the north side of the city and a subdivision in the north side of the county.
Police say there are two shooting victims in the 2500 block of Links Drive. 911 received the call at around 1:54 p.m.
Police confirmed the male victim was pronounced dead at the scene and a female victim was taken to a hospital for evaluation and treatment.
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Police say they found the female victim outside an apartment with a gunshot wound. They found the male victim inside an apartment with gunshot wound(s).
It is a busy scene on Golden Pond Trail, at an Elkhart County in a subdivision.
In the subdivision, the Elkhart County regional SWAT could be seen. SWAT vehicles and at least a dozen police cars and fire trucks responded to a fire in this subdivision. An Elkhart city bomb squad vehicle could be seen at the subdivision.
Earlier in the day at around 2 p.m., Elkhart police and fire units were dispatched to the 2500 block of Links Drive in The Highlands Apartments on Elkhart’s north side where they are actively investigating a shooting with two victims.
Elkhart Police responded to a shooting at The Highland Apartments in the north side of the city on Monday afternoon. (WSBT photo)
Officers cannot yet confirm if that shooting is related to this fire on Golden Pond Trail, where four fire departments responded; including Cleveland Township Fire, Elkhart City Fire, Osolo Township and Baugo Township.
We also know that two nearby schools are on lockdown: Horizon Elementary and Discovery Middle School have been placed in Secure Mode which means there is a potential threat or danger located outside the school building, prompting the school to lock all exterior doors and bring everyone inside
PHM sent the following to parents:
Dear Horizon Parents and Guardians,We are writing to inform you that both Horizon Elementary and Discovery Middle School have been placed in Secure Mode. Secure Mode indicates there is a potential threat or danger located outside the school building, prompting the school to lock all exterior doors and bring everyone insideWe were notified by law enforcement of an active investigation regarding a shooting incident in Elkhart. Reports indicate the suspect may have a connection to our school communities. Please be assured that the safety of our students is our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of all students and staff, we have initiated the following:Get Inside, Lock Outside Doors: All students and staff were brought inside the buildings.Secure Perimeter: All exterior doors are locked and are being monitored. No one will be allowed to enter or leave the buildings until the Secure mode is lifted. Kids Clubs students are being dismissed as parents arrive and show proper identification.Business as Usual: Inside the buildings, the school day is proceeding as normal. Classes are continuing, and students are safe in their learning environments.We are in constant communication with local law enforcement and will provide an update as soon as the status changes or the Secure Mode is lifted.We will update you via ParentSquare and our school website as more information becomes available.
The scene in the county is a very active ongoing scene as we work to find out more info.
The Golden Pond Trail scene is under active investigation.
The Elkhart County Homicide Unit was activated, per protocol, and is handling the death investigation in the city of Elkhart.
This is a developing story. WSBT has a crew on the scene, and we will keep you updated online and on air.