South Bend Businesses Offered Rewards for Triple Homicide Tips
Local business owners are providing free services to incentivize leads in a recent unsolved shooting.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Openings & Closings
South Bend business owners have launched incentive programs to encourage witnesses to provide information regarding a triple homicide on the 1300 block of Bissell Street. No suspects have been identified or charged by South Bend Police in the case.
Why it matters
Business owners are stepping in to help solve the investigation because local law enforcement currently lacks leads on the perpetrators of the triple homicide. The effort aims to overcome silence in the community by offering tangible rewards for actionable intelligence.
Lark's Grooming Station is offering one year of free haircuts, while 24/7 Fitness LLC is providing six months of free gym access for information leading to an arrest. These join a $2,500 cash reward already available through Michiana Crime Stoppers.
The players
South Bend Police
This is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for investigating criminal activity and maintaining public safety within the city of South Bend.
Michiana Crime Stoppers
This organization facilitates anonymous tips from the public to assist law enforcement agencies in resolving criminal investigations.
Lark's Grooming Station
This is a local business entity in South Bend that is currently offering services to incentivize public cooperation in a criminal case.
24/7 Fitness LLC
This is a local fitness business in South Bend that is participating in the community effort to assist police with the active investigation.
The details
The shooting claimed the lives of Geimisha Broadnax, Jo'Von Hopper, and Alaya Maex. Residents can submit tips anonymously to Michiana Crime Stoppers in order to qualify for the service incentives and the existing cash reward.
Timeline
September 19, 2026: Three individuals were killed in a shooting on Bissell Street.
October 5, 2026: The current date of record regarding the status of the investigation.
Market Landscape
This effort mirrors the private-public partnership model of Crime Stoppers programs, where local businesses leverage their own resources to bolster investigative capacity. It represents a decentralized approach to public safety where small business owners act as catalysts to overcome witness reluctance.
Residents who have information regarding the shooting can potentially secure free grooming or fitness services in addition to cash rewards by contacting authorities. This provides a direct path for the community to assist in the case while potentially offsetting personal expenses for those who help police.
The takeaway
This community-driven initiative illustrates how local stakeholders can supplement public investigative efforts when a criminal case remains stalled. Providing these incentives offers a new mechanism for residents to contribute to local safety while potentially benefiting from donated services.
Further reading
For more information on local business activity, visit the South Bend section.
