Driver suffers minor injuries after shooting on Linden

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- South Bend Police responded to Birdsell and Linden just before 1 p.m. Monday to investigate a Shot Spotter alert.

While responding, dispatch received a call about a man in the 300 block of Birdsell with a gunshot wound.

The victim, 24-year-old Deion Johnson, told police he was in his vehicle on Linden when he felt pain.

He then turned into a yard.

Johnson suffered a graze wound to his head caused by a bullet.

He was taken to the hospital for treatment. His injury is not life threatening.

Investigators reported finding casings and bullet holes in nearby homes.

Anyone with information is asked to call 574-235-9201 or Crime Stoppers at 288-STOP

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