Foot Chase Ends in Officer-Involved Shooting in East Chicago on Tuesday Evening, According to Police

East Chicago officer-involved shooting under investigation

County detectives reportedly responded to the scene in the 5000 block of Melville Avenue in East Chicago around 7:22 p.m. Tuesday.

Foot chase ends in officer-involved shooting in East Chicago on Tuesday evening, according to police

EAST CHICAGO, Ind. — A foot chase ended in an officer-involved shooting Tuesday evening in East Chicago, Ind., according to police. The East Chicago Police Department says the incident occurred when officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert just before 6 p.m. Tuesday, which indicated one round fired in the area of 5001 Melville Avenue. Standoff at Dirksen Federal Building ends after more than 9 hours Tuesday, building back open Wednesday mo…

1 wounded after being chased by police in East Chicago, Indiana

East Chicago police said a suspect was wounded during a pursuit near Melville AvenueTuesday.

East Chicago police shooting leaves suspect seriously wounded

East Chicago police shot and seriously wounded a suspect connected to a shooting Tuesday afternoon in northwest Indiana.

Officer-Involved Shooting in East Chicago Following ShotSpotter Alert - Region News Source

Around 6:00 PM on Tuesday, East Chicago Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert reporting gunfire in the 5000 block of Melville Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim in an alley between Kennedy and Melville suffering from a graze wound. While rendering aid, officers observed a possible suspect moving between houses nearby. A foot pursuit ensued, during which an officer-involved shooting occurred between the armed suspect and East …