Michigan City police fatally shoot armed suspect who ran from traffic stop: ISP

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WLS) -- A Northwest Indiana police officer shot and killed an armed man who ran off during a traffic stop on Friday evening, officials said.

Michigan City officers pulled the driver of a red Dodge SUV over for an "equipment violation" in the 5800-block of South Franklin Street around 5:30 p.m., Indiana State Police said.

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The driver, a man, was reportedly armed and ran from the scene, prompting officers to run after him, ISP said. That's when one of the officers fired shots, striking him.

The man was taken to Franciscan Health Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The LaPorte County Coroner's Office later identified him as 21-year-old Jorge Meza from South Bend.

The officer involved has been placed on paid administrative leave.

ISP officials are now investigating.

Further information was not immediately available.