Police identify man shot and killed in northwest South Bend

 

SOUTH BEND, Ind. --  The St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit has identified the man who was shot and killed late Monday night in South Bend.

The victim was Melvin Muhammad, 43, of South Bend. He died at Memorial Hospital. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday at 9 a.m.

Police were dispatched to the area of North Studebaker Street and La Porte Avenue, near the Kickback Bar and Grill, just after 11 p.m.

Just got to scene of reported shooting in South Bend on 600 block of Studebaker St. according to @southbendpolice. They say one male victim. Working to learn more details @ABC57Newspic.twitter.com/LSEegcPXbx

— Jess Arnold ABC57 (@JessArnoldTV) May 29, 2018

Witnesses said they heard five gunshots before a vehicle quickly drove away from the scene.

There have been no arrests reported in this case.

Metro Homicide Commander Tim Corbett says they served two search warrants in connection with the shooting

If you have any information about this shooting, contact police.