The St. Joseph County Police Department has confirmed a report of shots fired at University Park Mall in Mishawaka, Indiana. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including St. Joseph County Sheriff's Deputies, Mishawaka Fire Department, South Bend Police and Fire Departments, and the Indiana State Police, responded to the scene around 6:30 p.m. yesterday.

The presence of these agencies indicates the seriousness of the situation as authorities swiftly mobilized to assist the Mishawaka Police Department. While the South Bend Police Department and St. Joseph County Police had initially been assisting, they were later asked to disregard their involvement as Mishawaka Police took over the investigation.

Fortunately, as of 7:30 p.m., there were no confirmed victims of the reported shooting. However, the incident is being treated as an active scene, and Mishawaka Police will continue to lead the investigation. The cooperation from multiple law enforcement agencies will aid in gathering evidence and ensuring the safety of mall visitors and staff.

Due to the ongoing investigation, the University Park Mall remained an active scene throughout the evening. Authorities have not released any further details regarding the incident at this time. As the investigation progresses, updates will be provided to the public.

The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any information related to the incident to the Mishawaka Police Department. Authorities will continue working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the area.