Elkhart County Homicide Unit investigating after teen found dead early Saturday morning

ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart County Homicide Unit is investigating after a teenager was found dead early Saturday morning. 

Elkhart Police say officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Wagner Ave. in regards to a subject on the railroad tracks around 12:25 a.m. 

When officers arrived, they found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. 

The victim has been identified as 16-year-old Jaiden Cooper. Police say he was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to contact the Elkhart County Homicide Unity at (574)295-8281 or the Elkhart police tip line at(574)389-4777 or [email protected].