1 person dead, 2 others injured in shooting at post-prom party in Pine Township, Indiana
Porter County sheriffs are investigating after a shooting left one person dead and two others injured at a post-prom party Saturday night.
It happened around 11 p.m. at a residence in the 1700 block of Liberty Avenue in Pine Township, Indiana.
Sheriffs say that officers responded to a disturbance call at the residence. One boy died, and an 18-year-old woman and another boy were also shot. The ages of the boys were not released. The conditions of the injured woman and boy were also not released.
A spokesperson for Michigan City Area Schools said the off-campus incident involved several high school students and happened following prom activities. In a statement, they said, "Our thoughts are with the students, families, and everyone impacted during this difficult time. Counseling and support resources will be available to our students and staff."
Police said the incident was isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
No further information was immediately available.
Anyone with information or who was at the residence where the shooting happened is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Marshall at 219-477-3136.