Chesterton, IN – Chesterton police officials have publicly identified the two officers involved in last week’s officer-involved shooting that left one of them injured and a suspect dead.
According to the Chesterton Police Department, Lieutenant David Virijevich and Officer Nolan Mancera were the two officers involved in the June 18 shooting. Lieutenant Virijevich is a 22-and-a-half-year veteran of the department, while Officer Mancera has served for five years.
The incident unfolded during an exchange of gunfire between police and a suspect, during which Officer Mancera sustained a gunshot wound. He was treated at a local hospital and has since been released. Officials say he is recovering at home and is expected to make a full recovery.
The Indiana State Police continue to lead the investigation into the shooting. As of now, no further details have been released about the circumstances of the incident or the identity of the suspect.
The department emphasized transparency in its decision to release the officers’ names and stated that both were on duty at the time of the incident.
More information will be provided by state investigators once the ongoing inquiry concludes.
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