Authorities in Indiana are investigating the death of 29-year-old Curtiss Walker, who was fatally shot in an accidental incident at a Mishawaka-area Discount Tire store. According to the Mishawaka Police Department, the shooting occurred Wednesday evening inside an office at the tire shop. Walker was found with a gunshot wound to the head.
The St. Joseph County coroner’s office has officially ruled the death as an accident. At this time, authorities have not provided additional details regarding how the gunshot occurred or the circumstances leading up to the incident.
Police also noted a nearby shots-fired call that took place shortly before the investigation into Walker’s death began. However, they have confirmed that this call appears to be unrelated to the fatal shooting at Discount Tire.
As of now, Mishawaka police have not released further information, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities are working to piece together the details surrounding the incident, while also ensuring that all involved parties are accounted for.
This tragic event has left the community shaken, and many are left wondering about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The identity of Walker’s family members has not been released, but the loss of a young life has prompted an outpouring of sympathy from local residents.
Mishawaka police have asked anyone with information related to the incident to come forward as they continue to investigate the circumstances of the accidental death. The store, located in Mishawaka just outside of South Bend, is a well-known establishment in the area, and the incident is expected to raise further questions about safety protocols at such businesses.
As the investigation progresses, authorities have promised to provide more details as soon as they are available.