UPDATE: Deceased man identified in Michigan City officer-involved shooting, ISP investigating

UPDATE: The La Porte County Coroner has identified the deceased man as 21-year-old Jorge Meza of South Bend.

ISP detectives have notified his family.

An autopsy was done Sunday, April 6.

No further information can be released at this time.

APRIL 4, 2025 ORIGINAL: MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- The Indiana State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened at approximately 5:30 p.m. Friday.

The Michigan City Police Department initiated a traffic stop in 5800 block of South Franklin Street. 

During the stop an armed man fled on foot from the scene and officers initiated a pursuit.

During this pursuit, the report states an officer discharged their firearm striking the suspect. The suspect received first aid and was taken to Franciscan Health in Michigan City.

No further information has been released at this time as it is an active investigation.