Benjamin Harris Jr., 19, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of July 25, 2021, on the 700 block of N. Brookfield Street in South Bend. Officers responded at about 4:02 a.m. after a Shotspotter activation; numerous shell casings were found at the scene. A gold Ford Taurus had struck a parked car, spun and overturned. Harris, the driver, was found inside with apparent gunshot wounds, was taken to a hospital and pronounced deceased. The front-seat passenger, 21-year-old Tyreese Malone of Mishawaka, survived with non-life-threatening injuries and was treated and released.

The St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit is leading the investigation. Authorities believe a dark-colored sedan was involved and fled the scene. Investigators have interviewed witnesses but have not released information identifying any suspect or suspects, and no arrests have been announced.

Family and friends describe Harris, known as Bug, as a jokester and deeply loyal; he had recently started a new job and become a father. Who in the community has information that could help bring justice for Benjamin?