(Michigan City, IN) - Police in Michigan City are investigating another shooting that happened Friday morning.

 

At about 10:35 a.m. police were dispatched to the 500 block of Pleasant Avenue on the city’s northeast side. Officers located a 37-year-old male from Gary with a gunshot wound to his right shoulder. They administered first aid until paramedics arrived.

 

The unidentified victim was taken to Franciscan Health Hospital in Michigan City and treated for a non-life-threatening wound. However, he was later transported to a hospital in Chicago for more advanced medical treatment.

 

Police continue to investigate what happened. "Numerous articles of evidence were collected, and multiple witnesses were interviewed," they said in a statement. 

 

"Officers and detectives continue to interview witnesses, attempt to identify a suspect(s), search for video surveillance in the area, and collect additional evidence."

 

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident and has any additional information, video surveillance, or cell phone video is encouraged to contact Lieutenant Anna Painter at (219) 874-3221 x1077 or via email at apainter@emichigancity.com.