Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Sabrina Leib
Gender : Female
Age : 30
Race : White
Date : 05/22/2024
Location : 104 Huron Street
City : Goshen
County : Elkhart
State : Indiana
Agency : Goshen Police Department, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office, SWAT
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Murder/suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 22, 2024, Goshen Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire at a residence on Huron Street. Elisha Smith, 36, was armed and had fatally shot a woman, later identified as his estranged partner. Smith locked himself in the home.
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The Elkhart County SWAT team was deployed, established a perimeter, and attempted negotiations. Despite hours of communication, Smith did not surrender. Shortly after midnight, a gunshot was heard from inside the residence. SWAT officers breached the home and discovered Smith deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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SWAT officers also found the body of the female victim, who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds earlier in the evening. No law enforcement personnel fired their weapons.
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The Indiana State Police are leading an investigation into the circumstances. Findings will be reviewed by the Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities (Elisha Smith and Sabrina Leib)
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LAST UPDATE: 12/07/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wndu.com/2024/05/22/2-found-dead-after-goshen-standoff/
https://www.953mnc.com/2024/05/23/two-people-found-dead-inside-goshen-home-after-swat-standoff-idd/
