The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has received notification from the Allen County Coroner’s office of the death of Tara Thornburg, 23, Syracuse.

Thornburg is the second victim in the shooting, which occurred early Thursday in Syracuse. Joshua Knisley, 19, was found dead at the scene.

The release was from Michael Burris, chief investigator, Allen County Coroner’s Office.

Thornburg was transported from Kosciusko County to a Fort Wayne area hospital. Per family wishes, Thornburg remains in the hospital until completion of the organ donation process. Through the organ donation process additional lives can be touched in a positive manner.

An autopsy will be performed and the cause of death and manner of death will be released through the Allen County Coroner’s office.

The incident remains under investigation by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, the Syracuse Police Department, the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office and the Allen County Coroner’s Office.

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