Man injured in shooting at Washington Park
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- A 19-year-old man was injured in a shooting at Washington Park's Lot 1 early Sunday morning, according to Michigan City Police.
Police received a call around 4:30 a.m. by a person whose car was struck by gunfire at the Washington Park Lot 1.
While interviewing the driver and occupants of the vehicle that was struck by gunfire, another officer was dispatched to the hospital for reports of a patient with a gunshot wound.
A 19-year-old had been shot at the parking lot and was transported privately to the hospital. His injuries are not considered life threatening, police said.
The vehicle used to take the man to the hospital was also struck by gunfire.
Police said the victims of the shooting were part of a gathering at the lot when the shooting happened.
The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information in this case is asked to call Detective Mark Galetti at (219) 874-3221; Extension 1088.