La Porte Police Make Arrest In Shooting Sunday
On Sunday, 3/27/22 at approximately 9:45 PM, City of La Porte Officers were dispatched to the 1000 Block of Clay St. in reference to a shooting.
Upon arrival, Officers located a male inside a residence of the 1000 block who had suffered two gunshot wounds.
The suspect, Clifford Wesley, was detained at the scene and subsequently transported to the La Porte Police Station for questioning. A firearm was also recovered on scene and collected. The victim was airlifted to South Bend Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
After further investigation, Clifford Wesley, was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder, a Level 1 Felony. The victim’s name is still pending release. “The incident was isolated and there is no threat to the community,” La Porte Police stated.
Arrests and criminal charges are mere accusations. Every person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
