LaPorte County Sheriff's Office investigate Michigan City shooting

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - LaPorte County Deputies were called about a shooting at 300 Woods Edge Dr., part of Woodland Crossing Apartment Homes, in Michigan City, Wednesday morning.

Deputies arrived, located one gunshot victim, and secured the scene.

Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division responded to assist with the investigation.

The early stages of the investigation revealed the victim was an employee of the complex’s contracted law maintenance company.

Police say the victim was approached on foot by a male subject who began shooting at the victim.

The victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to one of his hands.

The shooter entered a nearby vehicle that left the complex traveling northbound on Woodland Ave.

The victim's name has not been released.

If anyone may have witnessed the incident, has additional information or has surveillance or cell phone video, you are encouraged to contact the Chief of Detectives, Captain Andy Hynek, at 219-326-7700, ext. 2401, or by email at [email protected].

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