The Lead Off A 2-year-old child is in critical condition after being struck during an overnight shooting in Elkhart, police say. The shooting occurred early Tuesday in the 1000 block of W. Garfield Ave. Elkhart Police say no arrests have been made as the investigation continues. ELKHART, IND. (WOWO) The Elkhart Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting that left a sleeping two-year-old child in critical condition after gunfire struck a home early Tuesday morning. Police say the shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. June 23 in the 1000 block of W. Garfield Ave according to WNDU. Child struck inside home during gunfire According to investigators, the toddler was asleep inside the residence when bullets struck the home. Elkhart Police said the child was first taken to Elkhart General Hospital before being flown to the IU Health Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis for further treatment. Officials have not released additional details on the child’s condition beyond confirming critical injuries. Investigation underway, no arrests made Authorities said no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and work to determine what led to the gunfire at the residence. Police request public assistance Elkhart Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be reported directly to the department at (574) 295-7070 or anonymously through Michiana Crime Stoppers at (574) 288-STOP. Next steps Police said the investigation remains active, and additional updates may be released as detectives identify potential suspects and continue processing evidence from the scene. The post Elkhart toddler in critical condition after overnight shooting, police say appeared first on WOWO News/Talk 92.3 FM and 1190 AM. ...read more read less