Two Shot At Merrillville Apartments Thursday
On October 1, 2020, at approximately 12:25 AM, the Merrillville Police Department was dispatched to the area of the 1700 block of West 57th Avenue at the Hickory Ridge Apartments in reference to an assault with a firearm, according to Assistant Chief Konstantinos Nuses.
Upon arrival, Officers discovered two victims that had sustained injuries. Both victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment where they are in stable condition, Nuses told RNS. Several cars and windows were also damaged from the gunfire according to eyewitnesses to the scene. One resident described it has a possible shootout.
This incident is currently under investigation anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Alexander Van Rite at (219) 769- 3531 ext 349 or at avanrite@merrillville.in.gov
