Highland, Indiana police shoot suspected shoplifter during altercation
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Lake County Sheriff is investigating after a police shooting Friday afternoon in Highland, Indiana.
Lake County sheriff's police said security at the Kohl's recognized someone in the store as a person who allegedly had a history of shoplifting at the store. They called 9-1-1 and Highland police responded a little before 2 p.m.
Highland police said the suspect was allegedly seen shoplifting. Officers encountered the male suspect in the parking lot near a Silver Ford Escape and an altercation ensued between an officer and the driver.
An officer discharged his weapon, striking the male suspect in the arm. The suspect was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital for treatment.
A female passenger in the suspect car was taken in for questioning by the Lake County Sheriff's Department.
A preliminary investigation found a second officer had injuries to his torso, head, hand and knees after the altercation but the injuries did not appear to be life-threatening. The officer was taken to an area hospital.
The Highland Police Department requested that the Lake County Sheriff's Department investigate the incident, which the department agreed to.
Bullet holes were visible in the windshield of an SUV that had crashed in the parking lot.
