UPDATE: Suspect arrested in relation to shooting at West Sample Street restaurant

St. Joseph County Jail

UPDATE: On Thursday, May 8, the South Bend Police Department announced 23-year-old Jose Ortiz was identified as a suspect, and was arrested on Wednesday, May 7, for his role in the shooting.

The St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office filed the following charges against Ortiz on May 8:

  • Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon
  • Criminal Recklessness
  • Possession of Meth

Ortiz is currently being held at the St. Joseph County Jail.

ORIGINAL: SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- On Sunday, May 4, around 1:15 a.m., South Bend Police Department responded to the 3400 block of West Sample St. due to a ShotSpotter notification.

When officers were in enroute to the location, they were advised of a male victim with an apparent gunshot wound at a South Bend restaurant. 

The male victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The South Bend Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit is handling the investigation.

Anyone with information may contact the South Bend Police Department's Bureau at 574-235-9263. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Michiana Crime Stoppers by calling 574-288-STOP or by visiting their website

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