Three dead after shooting at Elkhart grocery store
- A shooting took place on January 27, 2025, at Martin's Super Market in Elkhart, Indiana.
- Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, and the suspected shooter was also killed.
- The local police department is conducting an investigation into the incident.
On Monday, January 27, 2025, a shooting occurred at Martin's Super Market in Elkhart, Indiana, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including the suspected shooter. Law enforcement was alerted to the scene around 5:30 p.m. Upon arrival, responding officers discovered two shooting victims who were pronounced dead at the scene. The police then engaged with the suspected shooter outside the supermarket, which led to an exchange of gunfire, ultimately resulting in the death of the suspect. Two police officers sustained injuries during this encounter and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The officers were reported to be in stable condition, with one discharged shortly after the incident. Elkhart Police Department spokesperson Jessica McBrier confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public. The names of the deceased, the suspect, and the injured officers have not been released pending notifications to their families. The motive behind the shooting still remains unclear, as investigators launched an inquiry into the incident, with the Elkhart County Homicide Unit taking charge of the investigation. Witness accounts described a chaotic scene inside the store, with one shopper, Erin Swary, recalling how she initially mistaken the sound of gunfire for a balloon popping. She recounted the fear she experienced as additional shots rang out and the community's anguish in the aftermath of the violent event. Elkhart is a small city in Indiana with a population of about 53,000, making the occurrence of such violence particularly shocking to residents. Local officials, including Elkhart Police Chief Dan Milanese and Indiana Governor Mike Braun, expressed their condolences to the families and the community, highlighting the sadness and pain caused by tragedies of this nature. Residents have been urged to keep those affected in their thoughts and prayers, as the investigation into the shooting continues amid calls for more information about what led to this tragic event.