A Father’s Day block party in Elkhart turned deadly in the early hours of June 15, 2025. Around 1 a.m. on West Garfield Avenue, a large crowd gathered for an annual celebration when witnesses heard a single shot followed by a rapid succession of gunfire that sounded like automatic weapon fire. Responding officers found 12 people with gunshot wounds; 30-year-old Davelle Osby died of his injuries and 11 others were wounded. Some victims were treated and released while others remained hospitalized.

Osby was remembered in his obituary as a devoted son, caring brother, loyal friend and loving father to five children, noted for a goofy and charming personality and described as a strong leader. The Elkhart County Homicide Unit says multiple individuals discharged firearms and processed a large crime scene spanning two blocks. Authorities are asking the public for photos or video from doorbell or surveillance cameras that could help identify those responsible. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

If anyone at the block party or nearby captured footage or has information about the shooting, please share it with the Elkhart County Homicide Unit.