Police Seek Info On EC Teen Shot Wednesday
On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at approximately 5:31 PM East Chicago Officers were alerted by ShotSpotter of multiple rounds being fired in the area of Guthrie Street and Deodar Street, according to Chief Jose Rivera.
Officers responded to the area and located a white Honda Civic, covered in blood on the 3700 block of Deodar Street. Officers then observed a male subject in the driver’s seat bleeding from his head area, Rivera said. The driver was alert and spoke with medics when they arrived. The victim was identified as a 19 year old East Chicago male and was transported to a Chicago area hospital. Witnesses stated that an individual exited out the back seat of the victim’s vehicle and fled the area on foot prior to officer’s arrival.
The victim who was shot was arrested earlier this year on a murder warrant which occurred in Gary, Rivera stated. It is unknown at this time if this shooting is related to that homicide. Anyone with any information can contact The Criminal Investigation Division at 219-391-8318 or the anonymous tip line at 219-391-8500.
