School superintendent beaten during apparent home invasion in Hammond

HAMMOND, Ind. (WLS) -- A northwest Indiana school superintendent is being treated for head injuries after he was severely beaten during an apparent home invasion in the 6700 block of Indi-Illi Parkway in Hammond.

Police said Walter Watkins' sister found him Tuesday morning when she stopped by his house to take him breakfast. He was conscious but unable to talk with officers. Police think he was hit in the head with a blunt object.

Police said Watkins' 2013 Ford Edge was taken. It's black with municipal license plate number 20680.

No arrests have been made.