NEW: Today the St. Joseph Co. Prosecutor's Office issued an update on the homicide that occurred at Mishawaka's Central Park.
(You can read the latest release below.)
St. Joseph County –We have received several inquiries regarding this investigation. The St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit (CMHU) continues to actively investigate the homicide that occurred on December 15, 2020, in Central Park, Mishawaka. We have interviewed numerous people and continue to do so. We believe that there are several people who were, at the very least, witnesses to this shooting.
Through our investigation efforts we have pieced together some of the circumstances surrounding the event. We need those who have not yet come forward as of this date to do so immediately. Please call CMHU at 574-235-5009 or 574-235-9292 or 574-876-6775. This remains an open and active investigation and will continue to be until resolved.
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The St. Joseph Co. Prosecutor's Office has released an update on the condition of one of the young men shot at Mishawaka's Central Park on Tuesday.
(You can read more in the release below.)
UPDATE #2: We are receiving many requests asking for clarification regarding the condition of Mr. Trozzy. To clear up this confusion, and with family’s permission, we are confirming that Mr. Trozzy remains on life support for organ procurement; he is clinically dead, but must remain in this condition until the organs can be harvested.
Original Release: St. Joseph County –The St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit (CMHU) continues to actively investigate a shooting that occurred on the evening of December 15th at Central Park, Mishawaka, which resulted in injuries to two individuals.
We have received several inquiries regarding updates on the injured parties. Vincenzo Trozzy, 18 years old of Osceola, IN, remains in the hospital in critical condition on life support as of the issuance of this release. The second victim, Joseph McFarland, Jr., 17 years old of Mishawaka, IN, sustained non life-threatening injuries.
At this time no arrests have been made, nor have charges been filed. CMHU continues to follow-up on any and all leads,and is reviewing surveillance footage from the area.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation should call CMHU at 574-235-5009
or Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP.