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Two People Shot in Michigan City

(Michigan City, IN) - Two people were hit by gunfire in separate shootings in Michigan City over the weekend.  According to Michigan City Police, officers about 11 p.m. Saturday were called to Franciscan Health where they found a 26-year old male with a non-life threatening gunshot wound.  Where the shooting occurred and the chain events leading up to it are still under investigation, police said.

 

Four hours later, officers responded to a report of gunfire at Crown Food Mart at 1302 E. Michigan Boulevard.  Police said there were about 15 people in the parking lot and several vehicles fleeing the scene.  A 24-year victim of that shooting was discovered in the backseat of a vehicle pulled over by officers for speeding, police said.  The vehicle was heading to the hospital with the victim, who wound up being taken by an ambulance requested during the traffic stop.  The injuries suffered by that victim were also described as non-life threatening.

 

Police said no arrests have been made in any of the shootings, which are not believed connected. A motive and other details about that shooting are being investigated. 

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Michigan City Police Department.

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