Man assaulted and fled in gray car near east Donald, South Bend IN

Assault

Reported: 11/16/2025 01:54 PM

Near E Donald St, South Bend, IN 46613

A caller reported being assaulted near East Donald street. The suspect fled in a gray 2013 Ford Focus. The suspect was identified as a 21-year-old man involved in a civil dispute over the vehicle and was removed from the location.

Audio|Source: South Bend, Mishawaka & St. Joseph County Police, Fire & EMS

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Transcript:

00:00

Caller reported being assaulted by a belligerent suspect who then fled in a gray 2013 Ford Focus, awaiting direction of travel.

00:07

Suspect appeared to head toward the malls.

00:09

Location near East Donald.

00:11

Communication codes exchanged.

00:13

Sample Street and Mayflower Road mentioned.

00:15

Sample Street and Mayflower Road repeated.

00:21

Unknown signal 4[1] message.

00:24

No further details.

00:25

Black car with Indiana personalized plate described.

00:34

One occupant seen near 7-11 gas station now.

00:40

Position near gas station.

00:43

Repeated position.

00:45

Not close to start location.

00:52

Message code.

01:00

Vandalism report at Ward Court, suspect not present.

01:08

Affirmative code.

01:11

Confirmation code.

01:13

Acknowledgement of message.

01:19

Suspect is 21-year-old male white, (name withheld).

01:26

Wearing khaki shirt, red leashed Nike sweater.

01:32

Height approximately 5 foot 10 to 5 foot 11. No other suspects.

01:36

Position coordinates.

01:38

Message clear.

01:44

Signal update.

01:46

Suspect en route to Donald.

01:47

Received call from male about altercation in Donald.

01:51

Code reference.

01:53

Civil issue regarding 2013 gray Ford Focus.

01:58

Suspect was removed from premises.

Police codes explained

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[1]

signal 4: Traffic crash or accident; may also indicate situation resolved or no assistance needed (jurisdiction-specific).

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