Police in Elkhart are searching for a stolen truck and two suspects following an early-morning shooting on the city’s west side.

The incident happened around 5:15 a.m. on Saturday, Sep. 13, at a home in the 2300 block of West Mishawaka Road. Elkhart Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting with injuries.

When officers arrived, they found a 51-year-old man with a gunshot wound. First responders provided aid at the scene before transporting the man to a local hospital, where he is being treated for what police believe are non-life-threatening injuries.

According to investigators, the victim confronted a masked man who was attempting to break into his vehicle. During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly shot the victim in the leg, then fled the scene with a female suspect in the victim’s truck.

Police are actively searching for the stolen vehicle, described as a black 1998 Chevrolet GMT with Indiana truck plate 580OSS. Authorities warn residents not to approach the truck if spotted and to call 911 immediately.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Elkhart Police Department at 574-295-7070 or Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP.