(La Porte County, IN_ = A state police trooper was shot this morning in La Porte County.

 

It happened about 7 a.m. at the Speedway station just south of Interstate 94 outside Michigan City.  Police say the trooper was rushed to a local hospital.

The condition of the officer was not released.

 

So far, authorities have not revealed any further details.

 

However, judging by police radio traffic, it appears there is an active search for the suspect with drones and a police helicopter involved.  The vehicle driven by the suspect seems to have been found in the area of Wozniak Road and Joliet

Road.

 

There are published reports that a witness heard seven shots.  We’ll provide more details as they’re made available.