Police Shoot One Suspect After Dick’s Store Robbery
At approximately 4:30 PM on Saturday, August 20, 2022 Schererville Police Officer’s responded to a call of a robbery at the Dick’s Sporting Goods store located at 101 Indianapolis Boulevard, according to Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.
Three suspects were attempting to leave the scene as Schererville Police arrived and one of the suspects driving a getaway car rammed a Schererville Police K9 patrol vehicle. Fearing for their safety, Schererville police opened fire striking one of the suspects.
The wounded subject was taken to an area hospital for treatment and has since been transferred to Chicago. Two other suspects were taken into custody. No police officers or other civilians were injured, Martinez stated.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident.
