GOSHEN, IND. (WOWO) Two men are recovering after an early morning shooting in downtown Goshen. Police were called to El Imperial Bar on South Main Street just after 3 a.m. Sunday following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found a 24-year-old man with a gunshot wound and began life-saving measures before he was transported to a South Bend hospital. According to WSBT 22, a second victim, age 25, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Goshen Hospital.

Police quickly located a suspect nearby as he attempted to leave the scene. The man, identified as 25-year-old Alijawon Shorter of Elkhart, was taken into custody and charged with two counts of aggravated battery, both level-three felonies. He is currently being held at the Elkhart County Jail.

El Imperial Bar has previously drawn police attention. In 2024, the city filed a lawsuit against the bar due to excessive police visits. Authorities continue to investigate the shooting and have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the incident.