Security Guard Fatally Shot At Munster Hospital
On June 16, 2020, at approximately 1:15 a.m. Munster Police Officers were dispatched to Munster Community Hospital, 901 McArthur Boulevard, about a physical disturbance between a patient and staff, according to Munster Police Lt. John Peirick. Prior to the officer’s arrival they were advised that “shots” had been fired.
Once on scene officers located two deceased subjects inside of the hospital, both of which had sustained fatal gunshots wounds, Peirick states. The occurrence according to witnesses happened on the fourth floor. The Northwest Indiana Major Crimes Task Force was contacted,and they will be assisting the Munster Police Department in the investigation, Peirick stated.
A Retired Lake County Sheriff Officer who was working security at the hospital was shot fatally. A patient allegedly disarmed the security officer while the patient was fighting a sitter, according to Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez. Another retired Sheriff Deputy came into the room at this time as well firing his weapon as well. The Lake County Coroner has identified the deceased Deputy as Ryan Askew, 59, of Crown Point.
