NW Indiana security guard killed in police-involved shooting
Nine law enforcement officers were placed on administrative leave in connection with the fatal shooting of a security guard in Gary, Indiana, authorities said. Indiana State Police said at around 10:54 p.m. on Friday, officers with the Gary Police Department and Lake County Sheriff's Department responded to the metro station at Broadway and 4th Avenue in Gary for a report of an armed security officer exhibiting erratic behavior. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Officers tried to de-escalate the situation, but a confrontation occurred between the suspect and law enforcement, leading to shots being fired. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
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NW Indiana security guard killed in police-involved shooting - NBC 5 Chicago. An initial investigation revealed six Gary police officers and three Lake County sheriff's officers discharged their weapons.