On a Friday evening in South Bend, Indiana, tragedy struck at the intersection of Indiana Avenue and Kendall Street. It was there that 32-year-old Vincent Lockett-Johnson, a male resident of the city, was found inside a vehicle that had been riddled with bullets. The discovery was made at approximately 7:27 p.m. on November 27, 2020, after police responded to a report of gunfire in the area.
Upon their arrival, officers found Mr. Lockett-Johnson in the driver's seat, having sustained gunshot wounds. Despite immediate attempts to render aid, including CPR, his injuries proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit was called in to lead the investigation into the shooting.
In the days that followed, an autopsy was scheduled to officially determine the cause of death, confirming that he died from the gunshot wounds. The investigation into the death of Vincent Lockett-Johnson was announced as an active and ongoing case. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and contact the St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers. To date, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with the homicide, and information regarding any potential suspects has not been released.
