LaPorte County deputy Jon Samuelson shot, critically hurt at Franciscan Health hospital in Michigan City
- On Friday morning, a La Porte County Sheriff's deputy was critically wounded during a shooting at Franciscan Health Michigan City, and authorities arrested the suspect in nearby woods shortly after.
- Deputy John Samuelson encountered the suspect in a disabled vehicle while driving to training around 6:45 a.m. Friday and transported the individual to the hospital after discovering potential criminal activity.
- Following an altercation, the suspect shot the 12-year veteran three times; Samuelson remains in critical condition at South Bend Memorial Hospital, while authorities identified the suspect as a 22-year-old man from Chicago.
- LaPorte County Sheriff Ron Heeg called the shooting an "isolated incident," adding there is no immediate threat to the public, while Franciscan Health stated the emergency department remains on ambulance bypass.
- The LaPorte County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Indiana State Police, as Sheriff Heeg asked the community to "keep everyone affected in their thoughts and prayers.
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LaPorte County deputy shot at Michigan City hospital, suspect in custody
MICHIGAN CITY, IN (WISH) — A LaPorte County deputy is in critical condition after being shot at Franciscan Hospital in Michigan City Friday morning. Laporte County Sheriff’s Office identified the deputy as Jon Samuelson. The suspect, 22-year-old Sharod Grafton Jr. from Chicago, is in custody at LaPorte County Jail. He will be transferred to Porter County Jail. “Our focus right now is Deputy Samuelson and his family,” Indiana State Police Sgt. Gl…
Officer shot at hospital in Michigan City
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — A police officer was shot Friday morning at a hospital in Michigan City. According to Indiana State Police, the officer was shot at around 7 a.m. at Franciscan Health Michigan City, located in the 3500 block of Franciscan Way. The officer has been identified as John Samelson, 33, a 12-year veteran [...]
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