(Michigan City, IN) - Three more people have been shot in Michigan City. This time, they were teenagers. Police say the shootings happened Saturday afternoon possibly in the Elston Grove neighborhood at 9th and Lafayette streets.
Police say the victims were ages 15 and 14 and their injuries were not life-threatening. Police say another teenager was driving them to the hospital, but stopped before getting there and called 911.
Police say a 15-year old male has developed as a suspect and is presently being sought by the Fugitive Apprehension Street Team. Police say all of the people involved knew each other and believe the gun violence stems from feuding among local teenagers.
Police Chief Dion Campbell said he recently met with leaders of the black community concerned about this and other shootings and further meetings are planned to try and get a handle on the situation.
