East Chicago, IN – An officer-involved shooting in East Chicago, Indiana, left one person hospitalized in serious condition after a Shotspotter alert brought police to the 5000 block of Melville Avenue late Tuesday afternoon.
According to the East Chicago Police Department, officers responded around 5:54 p.m. to reports of a single gunshot. Officers located a male victim suffering from a graze wound to the leg in an alley between 5000 Melville Avenue and Kennedy Avenue. While rendering aid, officers allegedly spotted the suspect still in the area.
Police say a foot pursuit ensued, during which an officer-involved shooting allegedly occurred. The suspect was transported to St. Catherine Hospital and is listed in serious condition. Officers allegedly recovered a firearm from the suspect at the scene.
According to officials, the Lake County Sheriff Department has been contacted to conduct an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting. Authorities stated that no further information would be released at this time as the investigation continues.
The East Chicago Police Department has not released the names of those involved, and it remains unclear what circumstances led up to the initial gunfire and subsequent officer-involved shooting.
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