(Michigan City, IN) - Police in Michigan City are investigating a shooting Thursday morning. The incident took place around 11:37 a.m. near the intersection of Michigan Boulevard and 5th Street.

The initial investigation determined that 31-year-old Michigan City resident, Tamares Harris, was on break from his employment at a local business. During this time, he and another employee had an argument which culminated in Mr. Harris being shot. Harris was taken to Franciscan Hospital and from there was transferred to a hospital in South Bend for advanced treatment. He is listed in serious condition.

Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Cpl. Deshone Harris at (219) 874-3221 Ext. 1017 or by email at dharris@emichigancity.com. Information can also be conveyed via Facebook Messenger, through MCPD’s crime tip hotline number of 219-873-1488, or via the WeTip Hotline for General Crime (800) 78-CRIME. All WeTip call information is sent anonymously to the La Porte County Prosecutor’s Office.