With profound sadness and heavy hearts, the South Bend community is mourning the loss of 22-year-old Geimisha Broadnax, 20-year-old Alaya Maez, and 18-year-old Jo’Von Hopper, three young lives tragically taken in a shooting on the northeast side of South Bend, Indiana.
What began as a devastating shooting incident over the weekend has now become a heartbreaking triple homicide investigation, leaving families, friends, and loved ones struggling with the loss of three individuals whose lives were filled with potential, memories, and dreams for the future.
According to authorities, Geimisha Broadnax passed away from her injuries on Tuesday, adding another heartbreaking loss to an incident that had already claimed the lives of two other young people. She had been receiving medical treatment after being injured in the shooting but sadly succumbed to her injuries.
The shooting happened around 11:25 p.m. Saturday in the 1300 block of Bissell Street on South Bend’s northeast side. Police said three people were injured in the incident, and the deaths of Geimisha, Alaya, and Jo’Von have since led investigators to pursue the case as a triple homicide.
The loss of three young lives has sent shockwaves through the community, as family members, friends, and neighbors come to terms with the tragedy. Each of them was more than a name in a police investigation—they were loved individuals with families, friendships, and stories that mattered.
South Bend Police’s Violent Crimes Unit continues investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting as authorities work to uncover what led to the deadly incident.
As the investigation continues, thoughts remain with the families and loved ones of Geimisha Broadnax, Alaya Maez, and Jo’Von Hopper during this incredibly difficult time. Their memories will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved them.
