An Elkhart man who tried to stop two people from getting inside vehicles in his neighborhood is recovering after being shot.

The incident happened around 4:40 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, in the 800 block of Kilbourn Street in Elkhart.

Officers located a victim that had a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was transported to the Elkhart General Hospital for treatment.

The victim interrupted two subjects entering nearby vehicles. The two subjects fled the scene on foot and fired gunshots.

The victim then realized his leg had been shot and went back inside the residence and
called police.

The suspects have not been identified and this case is under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Elkhart Police Department at 574-295-7070, or the TIP Lineat 574-389-4777 or email at police@elkhartpolice.org