A quiet stretch of Elkhart’s 2500 block of Links Drive turned into an active crime scene Monday afternoon when a shooting left one person dead and another injured, according to police. Officers were called at about 1:54 p.m., where they found a woman with an apparent gunshot wound outside and a man inside an apartment. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and the Elkhart County Homicide Unit was activated to lead the investigation.
In a news release shared through the Elkhart Police Department, officials said 911 callers reported a shooting in the area of Links Drive and Troon Court. Responding officers found two victims at 2515 Links Dr., with a female outside and a male inside an apartment. Medics from the Elkhart Fire Department provided first aid at the scene, and the woman was taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. Police said no arrests had been announced and asked anyone with information to contact the Elkhart County Homicide Unit at 574-295-2825.
Scene and victims
According to WNDU, the shooting unfolded at about 1:54 p.m., and as of Monday afternoon police said a suspect had not yet been identified. Officers continued processing the area while the Homicide Unit took over the case. Authorities have not released the names of the man who died or the woman who was wounded.
Where it happened
The listed address, 2515 Links Dr., sits within a group of garden‑style rental buildings in the neighborhood. The complex known as the Highlands Apartments includes unit addresses on both Links Drive and Troon Court. That setup places several residences within close range of the scene, along with potential witnesses inside the complex.
Investigation status
As noted in earlier city statements, the Elkhart County Homicide Unit is activated "per protocol" in any fatal shooting. The unit handles detailed evidence collection and interviews with witnesses, then coordinates with the Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office on any charging decisions as the investigation moves forward.
How to help
Investigators are asking anyone with information about what happened on Links Drive to call the Elkhart County Homicide Unit at 574-295-2825. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can submit tips through Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP, which regional law‑enforcement agencies list as the primary anonymous reporting line.
