A South Bend police officer and a woman were injured after gunfire erupted near the University of Notre Dame campus during Saturday’s game against Michigan State.
Authorities are investigating a game day shooting near the University of Notre Dame that left two people injured on Saturday.
Emergency responders arrived near the South Bend, Indiana campus during the university’s football matchup against Michigan State.
South Bend police officials confirmed that one of the injured individuals was a responding police officer.
Investigators state that the officer was likely struck by a bullet that ricocheted during the discharge of gunfire.
A female victim was also struck and wounded by gunfire during the same incident near the campus perimeter.
Both the injured officer and the woman received medical attention and are expected to recover fully from their injuries.
Law enforcement officers cordoned off the immediate area to secure physical evidence and recover shell casings from the scene.
Detectives interviewed witnesses and reviewed local surveillance footage near the campus to determine what triggered the violence.
Police have not made any arrests in connection with the shooting, and no suspect descriptions have been released.
The sudden police response drew attention from crowd members and fans attending the high-profile game on Saturday.
Local public safety officials advise residents and visitors near the campus area to report any unusual or suspicious behavior to authorities.
South Bend police detectives are leading the ongoing investigation and ask anyone with information regarding the shooter to contact law enforcement immediately.
