
Police Investigate Stabbing at South Bend Clinic
Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman was hospitalized following an incident on N. Bendix Drive.
In South Bend, violence news means investigative updates into shootings, assaults, homicides and public safety responses. Coverage follows official reports and the actions of the agencies managing safety across the city.

Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman was hospitalized following an incident on N. Bendix Drive.
October 28, 2026
South Bend Police Investigate Triple-Fatal ShootingAuthorities are seeking public assistance regarding a September shooting that claimed three lives on Bissell Street.
October 26, 2026
Michiana Crime Stoppers Offers Reward for 2025 HomicideAuthorities seek information regarding the 2025 shooting death of 37-year-old Brien Franklin Jr. in South Bend.
October 22, 2026
Jury Convicts Tonell Williams of South Bend MurderA South Bend jury found 36-year-old Tonell Williams guilty of murder in the 2026 death of 21-year-old Jacob Patchen.
October 21, 2026
Suspect Appears in Court for Eddy Street ShootingAnthony Taylor faces charges following a September shooting that injured a teen and an officer.
October 20, 2026
South Bend Police Investigate Recent Shooting ReportsOfficers are looking into two separate incident reports involving gunfire across the city.
October 16, 2026
South Bend Community Holds Vigil for Shooting VictimsResidents gathered to honor the three individuals killed in a September shooting on Bissell Street.
October 15, 2026
South Bend Reports Decline in Gun ViolenceThe city observed a 7.6 percent drop in gun violence incidents during the third quarter of 2026.
October 13, 2026
Jury Acquitted South Bend Man in Fatal ShootingA jury found Riley Morgan-Reed not guilty of murder following a 2026 fatal shooting on W. Dunham Street.
October 8, 2026
Delvaughn Moore Convicted of Murder in South BendA jury found Delvaughn Moore guilty of murder following a trial concerning a 2024 homicide at the Miami Hills Apartments.
October 1, 2026
South Bend Man Sentenced for Battery in ShootingJamal Leonard received a six-year prison sentence following a shooting in South Bend earlier this year.
Regular subjects here include active investigations, law enforcement updates, public safety efforts and the aftermath of serious incidents. Reporting spans across the city and the communities around it. Trends in crime often shift with the seasons, and local responses to safety evolve as the city grows. Changes in department staffing and technology use represent the most consistent variables impacting how incidents are tracked and reported.