Overview

• The exchange of gunfire occurred around 8:06 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Gateway Boulevard and Matson Drive in front of the Hilton Garden Inn
• Chesterton officers and the suspect both sustained gunshot wounds during the incident
• The injured officer was flown to a Chicago hospital for treatment and the condition of both individuals remains unknown
• Indiana State Police have taken command of the investigation and will hold a press conference with updates at 11 a.m.
• Authorities have closed off the area to motorists as they process the scene and collect evidence