A shooting near the University of Notre Dame campus in South Bend, Indiana, injured two people, including a police officer, on Saturday evening, September 19, 2026, according to authorities. The incident occurred while a Notre Dame football game against Michigan State was underway, bringing a significant law enforcement response to an area crowded with football fans and visitors.
The shooting was reported at approximately 7:30 p.m. near Eddy Street Commons, just south of Notre Dame Stadium. According to the South Bend Police Department, Notre Dame police initially alerted officers about a person who had reportedly been seen carrying a gun and pointing it at people in the area.
South Bend police officers responded to the location and found an individual who matched the description provided to them. However, authorities said the person was unarmed when officers made contact. As approximately 20 South Bend police officers responded to the area, officers reportedly heard a single gunshot near the intersection of North Eddy Street and East Angela Boulevard.
Police subsequently located a woman who had suffered a gunshot wound to her leg. Authorities described her injuries as non-life-threatening, and she was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
A South Bend police officer was also injured during the incident. Preliminary evidence indicated that the officer may have been struck by a ricochet from the gunfire. The officer was treated at the scene, and the injury was also described as non-life-threatening.
Authorities reported that a third person was injured during the broader incident. Police said that person was not injured by gunfire and may have sustained injuries during a fight that reportedly occurred before the shooting.
The incident prompted a large police response around Eddy Street Commons and the surrounding Notre Dame campus. Officers from multiple agencies worked to secure the area and investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Notre Dame emergency notifications indicated that the suspected gunman fled west from the area after the shooting. Police later said they believed the person had left the immediate campus area. Authorities continued searching for information that could help identify the individual involved.
South Bend police received assistance from Notre Dame police and the St. Joseph County Police Department as the investigation continued. Despite the extensive response, authorities had not announced an arrest in connection with the shooting at the time of the latest report.
Investigators are continuing to follow leads regarding the identity of the suspected shooter and what may have led to the gunfire. Officials have not released the identities of the injured individuals or provided additional details about their conditions beyond describing the reported injuries as non-life-threatening.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators has been asked to contact Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP.
The shooting occurred during a Notre Dame football game, when the surrounding area was particularly busy with students, visitors and fans. Authorities have not indicated that the football game itself was connected to the shooting.
The investigation remains active, and this is a developing situation. Additional information about the suspect, the circumstances leading up to the shooting and the conditions of those injured may be released as authorities continue their investigation.
