Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs A grocery store shooting in northern Indiana Monday left three people dead, including the suspected shooter, and injured two police officers, authorities reported.What’s The ContextPolice have not yet released the details of who the shooter or victims are, or the motive for the attack.What To KnowPolice responded to a 911 call around 5:30 p.m. Monday regarding a shooting at Martin’s Super Market in Elkhart, Indiana, according to a statement from the city’s police department.
Police respond to the scene of a deadly shooting at a grocery store Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Elkhart, Ind. The shooting left 3 dead, 2 officers injured.
Police respond to the scene of a deadly shooting at a grocery store Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Elkhart, Ind. The shooting left 3 dead, 2 officers injured.
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How Were the Victims Discovered?Officers discovered two victims inside the store upon arrival. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.When police confronted the suspected shooter outside the store, two officers were wounded, and the suspect was fatally shot, the department said in an updated social media post following an earlier news conference.What Is the Condition of the Officers?The injured officers were transported to nearby hospitals. One has been released, while the other remains in stable condition, the post stated.Elkhart, located about 15 miles east of South Bend, continues to grapple with the tragedy as the Elkhart County Homicide Unit actively investigates the shooting.What People Are SayingElkhart Police Department Chief Dan Milanese said: “In this horrific situation, words cannot express the pain felt in our community when a tragic incident like this happens.””This pain is especially felt by the victim’s families, the responding officers, the families of the wounded officers, and all the witnesses to this tragic incident.””I want to thank our local law enforcement partners, including the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police, for their support and assistance during this time.””I ask for the community to continue to keep all those effected by this horrific event in your thoughts and prayers.”Witness Erin Swary, a pregnant mother, told WNDU-TV she was at the store when she heard a pop sound.She said she first thought the sound was a balloon but then saw everyone ducking down. “After that I would say there were six to eight more shots, just one right after another,” Swary said. “So, I was just down on the ground, just frozen,” she added.Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson in a statement Monday night said: “Our hearts are broken in Elkhart tonight. Please continue to pray for the victims including our two police officers who were wounded, our heroic first responders, and those at the incident. There is no immediate danger to the public.”Gov. Mike Braun said on social media that he was in contact with state and local law enforcement about the shooting. “Maureen and I are praying for the victims and their families,” the post said, referencing his wife.What Happens NextThe names of the victims, the suspect, and the officers involved are being withheld pending notification of their families.This article includes reporting from The Associated Press
