(Michigan City, IN) - A Chicago man was fatally shot in Michigan City yesterday.

About 8 p.m., police say officers responded to a complaint of shots fired

in the area of Detroit and Franklin streets.

Police say 29 year old Sirus Scott was located in the backyard of a

residence in the 100 block of E. William St.

Scott was transported to Franciscan Hospital where he later was pronounced dead.

No arrests were reported, but police the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Michigan City Police at (219) 874-3221 or

or on Facebook Messenger or the crime tip hotline at (219) 873-1488.