A deadly shooting in South Bend, Indiana, left two people dead and a third critically injured, prompting a homicide investigation on the city’s northeast side.
Police were called to the 1300 block of Bissell Street shortly after 11:20 p.m. Saturday, September 19, after an initial report of a large fight was updated to indicate that shots had been fired.
When officers arrived, they found three people suffering from serious gunshot wounds. All three victims were taken for medical treatment, but two later died from their injuries.
The third victim remained in critical condition.
Two People Killed in Bissell Street Shooting
South Bend police confirmed that two of the three shooting victims died following the incident.
Authorities have not publicly released the identities of those who were killed. Their ages and other personal information also remain unavailable.
The third victim survived the initial shooting but was reported to be in critical condition at a hospital.
The deaths have turned what initially came into police as a report of a large fight into a homicide investigation.
Shooting Reported on South Bend’s Northeast Side
The gunfire occurred in the 1300 block of Bissell Street, an area on South Bend’s northeast side.
According to the available information, the first emergency report described a large fight. Dispatch information was subsequently updated after reports indicated that a shooting had occurred.
Officers responded to the location and found the three wounded victims.
Investigators are now working to establish what happened before the gunfire and what led to the confrontation.
South Bend 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 |
| Critically injured | One |
| Victim identities | Not publicly released |
| Suspect | Not publicly identified |
| Motive | Not released |
| Investigation | Active homicide investigation |
No Suspect or Motive Announced
Police have not publicly identified a suspect in connection with the Bissell Street shooting.
A confirmed motive has also not been released, and authorities have not indicated whether anyone has been arrested or taken into custody in connection with the deaths.
Investigators will likely examine evidence from the scene and speak with witnesses as they work to determine who was responsible and what led to the shooting.
Until authorities provide additional information, claims about a suspect, motive or circumstances should not be treated as confirmed.
Bissell Street Shooting Under Investigation
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear.
Investigators are expected to reconstruct the events that preceded the gunfire and determine how the confrontation developed.
The identities of the two people who died and the surviving critically injured victim have not yet been officially released.
Additional details may become available as police continue their investigation and notify family members before releasing identifying information publicly.
Separate Shooting Also Reported in South Bend
The Bissell Street shooting occurred only hours after a separate shooting near Eddy Street Commons that reportedly left a woman and a South Bend police officer injured.
There is currently no indication that the two incidents are connected.
Authorities are treating the Bissell Street case as its own investigation while detectives work to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The separate incidents have nevertheless added to concerns in the South Bend community following a night that involved multiple shooting investigations.
Families Face Sudden Loss
For the families of the two people who died, the shooting has brought an unexpected and devastating loss.
The circumstances surrounding a sudden violent death can leave relatives and friends facing grief while waiting for answers about what happened.
The third victim’s critical condition also leaves loved ones waiting for further information about their recovery.
As the investigation continues, authorities are expected to release additional information when it can be confirmed and when doing so does not interfere with the case.
Investigation Continues
South Bend police continue to investigate the Bissell Street shooting.
Detectives are working to gather evidence, identify those involved and establish the events that led to the gunfire.
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation may be asked to assist authorities through appropriate local law-enforcement or anonymous crime-tip channels.
For now, the identities of the two people who died, the identity of the surviving victim, the suspect information and the motive have not been publicly established.
Disclaimer
This article is based on information available regarding the September 19, 2026, shooting in the 1300 block of Bissell Street in South Bend, Indiana. Authorities have reported two deaths and one critically injured victim. Victim identities, suspect information, motive and the full circumstances of the shooting remain subject to the ongoing investigation. No unconfirmed claims should be treated as established fact.