Weapons — Michigan City, IN — reported 2026-07-10

SUMMARY

A state trooper was shot multiple times by a suspect in a shooting that occurred early Friday at a gas station along U.S. 421.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Weapons
  • Location: Michigan City, IN
  • Date reported: 2026-07-10
  • Suspect: age 54
  • Victim(s): 1 (state trooper)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The shooting occurred early Friday at a gas station along U.S. 421 near Michigan City.
  • A state trooper was shot multiple times by the suspect.
  • The suspect, Kevin W. Meyers, 54, of LaPorte, was found deceased after a multi-agency manhunt.
  • Meyers allegedly drove a stolen silver Ford F-150 into the state trooper's vehicle and then shot at the trooper.
  • The trooper returned fire multiple times as the suspect fled.