Crime
Owner of Madrid Tokio Fusion 33-year-old Romulo Osuna killed in Elkhart shooting
The second gunshot victim remained in critical condition.
The Elkhart County Homicide Unit is actively investigating a fatal shooting from earlier this morning in which one male victim has died and a second male victim remains in critical condition (700 block of Co Rd 3 N, Elkhart).
This morning, November 3, 2024, at about 4:40 a.m., the Elkhart City 911 Communications Center received a 911 call of a shooting with injuries in the 700 block of Co Rd 3 N.
Elkhart City Police Department officers and other first responders dispatched and arrived shortly thereafter.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two adult males with apparent gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts, one of the male victims, identified as Romulo Jesus Reyes Osuna (33 years old of Elkhart) succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Medics transported the second male victim to the hospital for evaluation and treatment of his injuries.
At last information, the second gunshot victim remained in critical condition.
The Elkhart County Homicide Unit was activated, per protocol, and is handling the investigation.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and this remains an active and ongoing investigation.
All further inquiries regarding the status of the investigation should be directed to the Homicide Unit.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation can call the Homicide Unit at 574-295-2825 or Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP.
TAUNTON, Mass. โ One person was killed and seven others were injured in an overnight shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, authorities said.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 261 Weir Street area. Taunton police officers responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators were also informed that additional victims had already been transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities ultimately identified eight shooting victims, all of whom were reportedly in their early 20s.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorneyโs Office.
Of the seven surviving victims, one remains in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Their identities have not been publicly released.
The shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence. Images from the scene showed a tent and tables in the yard, along with white balloons and what appeared to be a photo backdrop near a garage.
A neighbor told authorities that large gatherings and loud parties had reportedly been common at the residence.
The home is located about a mile from the Taunton Police Department headquarters. The neighbor expressed concern about the shooting occurring in the area, particularly given the late-night activity.
The investigation is being conducted by Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorneyโs Office, and other investigative units. Detectives are working to determine what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Taunton police or investigators with the Bristol County District Attorneyโs Office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.