LaPorte County Sheriff Deputy shot at Michigan City hospital, in critical condition
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Key Points:
- LaPorte County Sheriff's Deputy Jon Samuelson, a 12-year veteran K9 officer, is in critical condition after being shot three times at Franciscan Hospital in Michigan City.
- The shooting occurred after Samuelson stopped to assist a motorist, 22-year-old Sharod Grafton Jr. from Chicago, who asked to be taken to the hospital; an altercation in the emergency room led to the deputy being shot.
- Grafton fled the hospital but was quickly apprehended by responding officers in a nearby wooded area, where a firearm was also recovered.
- Indiana State Police are leading the investigation, and the suspect is currently held in Porter County Jail; authorities have not disclosed details about any prior crimes involving Grafton.
- The incident has drawn community support and highlights ongoing risks faced by law enforcement, especially following recent shootings of officers in the region.