Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a 21-year-old woman dead on Pierre Moran Drive.
Officers and first responders were called to the 300 block of Pierre Moran Drive shortly before 12 p.m. on Monday, Sep. 7, following a report of a shooting.
Police found the woman inside a residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers provided first aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. She was taken to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
Authorities identified the victim as 21-year-old Jessica Martinez.
The Elkhart County Homicide Unit was activated and is leading the investigation.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the shooting. He was taken to the Juvenile Detention Center on a preliminary charge of reckless homicide.
Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public and believe the shooting was an isolated incident.
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the Elkhart County Homicide Unit at 574-295-2825 or Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP.
