MISHAWAKA, Ind. — The Mishawaka community is grieving the sudden and tragic loss of Curtiss Walker, 29, who died on Wednesday evening from an accidental gunshot to the head inside a Discount Tire store on Grape Road.
According to the St. Joseph County Coroner’s Office, Walker’s death has been officially ruled an accident. Mishawaka Police confirmed that the incident occurred in an office within the store, and that a shots fired call nearby earlier in the evening appears to be unrelated to this tragic event. While authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding his death, it is clear that Walker’s passing was sudden and unexpected.
Friends, family, coworkers, and the broader Mishawaka community are left grappling with the shock of losing someone so young. Those who knew Curtiss remember a life full of promise and the many ways he touched those around him. His untimely passing has left a profound void, and the community is rallying around his loved ones in support and remembrance.
The incident serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with the people we care about. While the investigation into the circumstances continues, Walker’s family and friends are mourning a life cut far too short.
Mishawaka honors the memory of Curtiss Walker, holding his loved ones in their thoughts during this difficult time and remembering the impact he made on the community and everyone fortunate enough to know him. His life, though tragically brief, will not be forgotten.
