SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Another shooting incident has rocked a South Bend neighborhood, this time at Kelly’s Pub, leaving two individuals injured on Wednesday night. Police rushed to the scene at 1150 E. Mishawaka Ave. just before 10 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. Officials have confirmed that two people were shot and transported to the hospital, with one of them sustaining life-threatening injuries. As of now, there are no leads on the identity of the suspect or suspects involved in the shooting.
This is not the first time Kelly’s Pub has been the site of a shooting. In June 2019, a tragic mass shooting took place at the pub, injuring 10 people and claiming the life of one man. Two years later, in 2021, a vigil was organized to honor the life of the 27-year-old victim, Brandon Williams. Despite the arrest of a person of interest, Tyler Crawford, on unrelated warrants in October 2019, no one has been charged in connection to the 2019 shooting.
Following the shooting incident, Crawford was eventually sentenced to 10 years in prison on unrelated federal drug charges in July 2023, shedding light on the persistence of crime in the area. As the investigation into the recent shooting at Kelly’s Pub unfolds, the neighborhood remains on edge with concerns about the recurrence of such violent incidents.
Once again, South Bend residents are confronted with the grim realities of gun violence as the community grapples with the aftermath of yet another shooting. The local authorities continue their efforts to ensure the safety and security of the neighborhood in light of these disturbing events. These recent developments serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by the South Bend community in addressing crime and maintaining public safety.