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Two people died and one remains in critical condition after a late-night shooting on Bissell Street in South Bend, Indiana, occurring just hours after a separate incident involving a police officer near Notre Dame's campus.
A single gunshot fired during a post-tailgate fight near Notre Dame's campus in South Bend, Indiana, wounded a police officer and a woman on September 19, 2026. The suspect remains at large, while both victims are expected to recover fully.
A fight near Notre Dame’s Eddy Street Commons on Saturday evening resulted in gunfire, injuring a police officer and a woman. Both victims are expected to recover, while the suspect fled the area. Campus safety protocols were activated but later lifted as the investigation continues.
South Bend police are actively searching for a suspect after a shooting near Eddy Street Commons, adjacent to the University of Notre Dame. One individual was hospitalized at Memorial Hospital, and the suspect was last seen on the south edge of campus. The area remains an active scene with a shelter-in-place order in effect.
A shooting occurred near the University of Notre Dame campus on Saturday evening during a football game against Michigan State. Police reported that two people, including an officer, were shot in the Eddy Street Commons area after a fight broke out. A shelter-in-place order was issued but later lifted as the suspect fled the area. One person was hospitalized, and the suspect remains at large.
A juvenile driver crashed into an apartment building in Mishawaka, Indiana, on Wednesday morning, causing a natural gas leak that forced the evacuation of residents. Police are currently in custody of the minor. The incident occurred near the border of South Bend and Mishawaka, leading to temporary road closures and safety concerns. Residents have since been notified that they can return to their homes as the situation is resolved.
A massive fire destroyed the Stadium Flats apartment construction site in downtown South Bend early Tuesday morning, forcing the evacuation of the neighboring Diamond View Apartments. Firefighters contained the blaze, preventing damage to the nearby South Bend Cubs performance center and Four Winds Field, though the cause remains under investigation.
One person was shot Sunday evening on Mishawaka Avenue in South Bend's River Park neighborhood; they were taken to the hospital and listed in stable condition, and the South Bend Violent Crimes Unit is investigating with no suspects publicly identified yet.
South Bend, in partnership with Notre Dame and Ancora, is developing the 202,000-square-foot Colfax Corner, a research and innovation hub featuring restored historic buildings and new facilities, aimed at creating over 400 high-tech jobs, fostering community engagement, and boosting the local economy with a projected $750 million impact over 10 years, supported by city, state, and nonprofit investments.
Play in the Notre Dame vs. Purdue football game resumed after a nearly two-hour lightning delay, with Notre Dame leading 35-23 at halftime; the delay effectively served as a long halftime break, and the game will continue with 1:31 remaining in the second quarter before moving to the third quarter.
Kelly Ratigan, a South Bend native and former Loyola Maryland guard, has transferred to Notre Dame for the 2025-26 season, bringing her scoring and leadership back home to her hometown team, with strong family ties to Irish athletics.
St. Joseph County commissioners propose an alternative site for a newly proposed homeless shelter, countering the city of South Bend's plan and suggesting a location near Fellows Street and Dean Johnson Boulevard. The county's proposed site is county-owned and close to wraparound services for people experiencing homelessness. A task force will be formed to find alternative sites, with city officials expressing urgency in finding a viable location. The city and county are open to working together but have differing opinions on the suitability of each other's proposed sites.
The South Bend Fire Department has released the names of the five children who tragically died in a house fire, with a sixth child in critical condition. The father and two firefighters were also injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and a community fund has been established to help the family with funeral expenses and other needed assistance.
Five children tragically died in a house fire in South Bend, with one adult and the children's father unable to rescue them. The victims were identified as 17-month-old Faith Smith, 4-year-old Angelo Smith, 5-year-old Deontay Smith, 9-year-old Davida Smith, and 10-year-old Demetis Smith, while 11-year-old Angel Smith remains in critical condition. Two firefighters were also injured while battling the blaze, and an investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
Five children died and a sixth was flown to a pediatric burn center after a devastating house fire in South Bend, Indiana. The children, aged between 17 months and 11 years, were rescued from the home, but five of them perished. A firefighter was also injured in the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and officials expressed condolences to the family and community.