(Michigan City, IN) - 2021 didn’t end until somebody was shot in Michigan City.

According to police, a male juvenile was taken by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. At around 9:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 100 block of Grace Street. The name or age of the victim or any other details in the case has not been released because of the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Michigan City Police.

In the eyes of some officials, it was an alarming year in Michigan City with numerous shootings and many other reports of gunfire. The number of shootings resulted in a community discussion several months ago about the causes and ways to successfully address the problem.

Recently, a published report by upgradedhome.com listed Michigan City as the most dangerous community in Indiana for 2022.