Police-involved shooting closes lanes on I-94 in NW Indiana

HAMMOND, Ind. (WLS) -- An investigation into a shooting involving police in Hammond, Indiana has closed lanes on I-94 Tuesday morning, police said.

Indiana State Police said eastbound lanes on I-94 are closed with traffic being diverted at Calumet Avenue and Indianapolis Boulevard.

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The Lake County (Ind.) Sheriff's Office responded just after midnight to assist Indiana State Police in a traffic stop on I-80/94 east of the Indiana/Illinois state line.

Shots were fired and an investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting, the sheriff's office said. Two sheriff's officers who were not wounded were transported to a hospital for evaluation.

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Police said there is no ongoing threat to the public. Further details were not immediately available.