Police investigating early morning shooting in South Bend

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – South Bend Police Department is investigating a reported shooting that happened early Saturday morning. 

Police say officers were responding to a hit and run when they were approached by a man with a wound to the leg. 

The 19-year-old victim approached officers near Lincolnway West and Lawndale Avenue. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.

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

Officers investigating a reported shooting that occurred around 2:55 this morning in the area of Lincoln Way West & Lawndale. Officers investigating a hit and run were approached by a 19yo male with a wound to the leg. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. (1/2) #southbend

— South Bend Police (@southbendpolice) July 6, 2019