Two people shot, including officer, near Notre Dame campus; search for suspect underway
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Key Points:
- Two people, including a woman and a police officer, were shot following a fight near Notre Dame's Eddy Street Commons on Saturday evening; both were hospitalized and are expected to recover.
- Another individual sustained a non-gunfire injury likely related to the altercation.
- The incident occurred after tailgating was shut down, leading to crowds gathering and a fight breaking out near Eddy Street and Angela Boulevard, during which a shot was fired.
- Authorities cleared the area, evacuated businesses and parking garages, and have established the scene as an active crime site, with investigations ongoing and no clear timeline for reopening.
- The suspected shooter fled westward and is described as a heavyset Black male with dreadlocks, wearing blue shorts, a black shirt with a red and blue design, and one white shoe; Notre Dame officials have lifted the shelter-in-place order and confirmed no ongoing threat to campus.
