Police Department News

EPD is actively investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on the evening of April 6, 2026, in the 3000 block of Tamarack Dr, Elkhart.

The Elkhart Police Department is investigating a non-fatal stabbing that occurred on March 28, 2026, in the 100 block of N 6th St.

A woman was charged after fleeing from the Elkhart Police Department in a stolen vehicle and striking a police squad car and a second vehicle on March 20, 2026.

Two suspects were arrested and charged with Armed Kidnapping and Robbery of a 16-year-old male, as well as other counts, after an incident that occurred on March 7, 2026.

In accordance with City board requirements, the Elkhart Police Department publicly identifies the two officers involved in the February 8, 2026, fatal officer-involved shooting at High Dive Park.

The Elkhart Police Department arrested two individuals on March 3, 2026, in connection with thefts from multiple vehicles at Old Farm Apartments.

The Elkhart County Homicide Unit is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred the morning of March 2, 2026, in the 2600 block of Morton Ave.

The Elkhart Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred early on Feb. 21, 2026, in which a 20-year-old man was injured.

The Elkhart County Homicide Unit is investigating after an early morning fatal stabbing occurred in the 1200 block of Chinaberry Dr. Investigators located an adult male suspect in the stabbing, who was deceased and lying in a nearby creek bed. 

The Elkhart Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred on February 9, 2026, in which a 14-year-old male was injured (occurring near N 6th St and W Jefferson St).