A shooting inside Martin’s Super Market in Elkhart, Indiana, left two people lifeless on Monday afternoon, according to Elkhart Police Department (EPD).
Police reports point out that the incident occurred around 5:30 pm, when the agents arrived at the scene and found the victims with gunshot wounds. Subsequently, it was determined that both were declared dead on the site.
Elkhart police reported that after the shooting there was a confrontation between the police and the suspect outside the establishment. During this exchange of shooting, the alleged attacker was killedABC News said.
In addition, two officers were injured during the incident, but their condition is stable and have been transferred to a local hospital to receive medical care.
“In this horrible situation, words cannot express the pain that is felt in our community when a tragic incident like this happens. This pain is especially the families of the victims, the officers who came to the place, the families of the wounded officers and all the witnesses of this tragic incident, ”said the police chief, Dan Milanese.
Indiana governor reaction
The governor of Indiana, Mike Braun, also spoke about the event through an X publication, expressing his condolences and ensuring that he is in contact with local authorities to obtain more information about what happened.
For its part, the Elkhart County Homicide Unit has assumed the investigation of the case. In a statement issued shortly after the incident, it was assured that there is no imminent danger to the public. The identities of the victims and the suspect have not been revealed while relatives are notified.
Meanwhile, the authorities continue to work to clarify the details of the shooting and provide support to those who were affected by this tragedy.
With information from ABC News
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