Three people were killed, including the shooter, and two police officers were injured in a shooting at a supermarket in Indiana. The incident occurred at Martin’s Supermarket in Elkhart, with officers finding two victims dead inside. The shooter was engaged by police outside the store, resulting in a shootout where the suspect was shot and killed. The injured officers were both taken to local hospitals for evaluation, with one being treated and released, while the other remains hospitalized in stable condition. The names of those involved have not been disclosed yet. The Elkhart County Homicide Unit is handling the investigation and asking for witnesses to come forward. The motive for the shooting remains unknown. Witnesses described the chaos and fear during the shooting, with a pregnant mother recounting her experience of being in the store at the time. Elkhart Police Department Chief Dan Milanese called the incident a “horrific situation” and requested the community to keep those affected in their thoughts and prayers. Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson expressed heartbreak over the incident and asked for continued prayers for the victims and first responders. Indiana Governor Mike Braun also stated that he and his wife are praying for the victims and their families as more details about the shooting emerge.
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Indiana supermarket shooting leaves 3 dead and 2 police officers injured
