Shooting in Elkhart leaves one-woman dead, ongoing investigation

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ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart County Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting that left one person dead.

Just around 11:38 a.m. on Sept. 7 officers responded to the 300 block of Pierre Moran Dr. for a shooting with injuries.

Once arriving on scene, they found a woman suffering from an apparent gunshot wound inside a home.

She was later identified as 21-year-old Jessica Martinez.

She was rendered first aid and transported to the hospital where Martinez died from her injuries.

A 17-year-old is currently under arrest on a preliminary charge of Reckless Homicide in connection with the investigation.

This is an isolated incident and there is no further threat to the public.

This is an ongoing investigation, if you have any information about this investigation, call the Elkhart County Homicide Unit at 574-295-2825 or Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP.

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