The South Bend Police Department is investigating a homicide connected to two overnight scenes in South Bend and St. Joseph County.

It was around 2:25 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, when St. Joseph County Police were called to the area of Ironwood Drive and Eugene Street on the report of a possible gunshot victim at that location. The victim, Carl Shelton, 50, of South Bend, was taken to the hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

Around the same time of the initial dispatch, South Bend Police were called to the BP gas station at the corner of McKinley Avenue and Hickory Road to investigate a report of shots fired.

At this time, it is believed the two scenes are connected.

Shelton’s autopsy is scheduled for Saturday.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation by the South Bend Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP to leave an anonymous tip.