In the late hours of September 18, 2019, a young man named Baljeet Singh, aged 24, was working his shift as a clerk at the Philips 66 gas station located on Lincoln Way West in South Bend, Indiana. His life was tragically cut short that night in an act of violence that remains unresolved. An armed individual entered the gas station with the intent to rob the establishment.
Despite complying with the demands of the assailant, Singh was shot in the lower torso.
First responders arrived at the scene to find Singh wounded but still able to briefly communicate that a robbery had occurred and he had been shot. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. However, his condition worsened, and he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The authorities were left with a homicide investigation and a community mourning the loss of a man known for being well-liked by his customers.
In the years following the fatal shooting, the case has remained unsolved, with no arrests made. Investigators have described the suspect as a Black male, estimated to be between 5'11' and 6'2' with a thin build. In an effort to generate new leads, law enforcement has released surveillance footage and, more recently, audio from the time of the incident to the public. A cash reward has been offered for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for Baljeet Singh's death, as his family and community continue to await answers and justice.
