Security guard dead after shooting by police officers in Gary, Indiana, state police say

A security guard is dead following a shooting by police officers in Gary, Indiana.

Indiana State Police said the shooting happened Friday night near 4th Avenue and Broadway. The shooting involved officers from the Lake County Sheriff's Department and the Gary Police Department.

Officers tried to de-escalate the situation, but around 11:20 p.m., a confrontation occurred between the security guard and the officers, and gunfire was exchanged.

The security guard died in the shooting. He was identified as 67-year-old Kenneth Williams of Gary.

An initial investigation indicated six Gary police officers and three Lake County, Indiana, Sheriff's officers fired their guns. All have been placed on administrative leave as per protocol.

No officers were injured.

On Saturday morning, investigators surveyed the aftermath of the scene, laying down at least 100 evidence markers.

Video captured by a witness, Kristin Lindsey, showed the moment shots were fired.

"I was on my way to go get my husband get him from work, part of Broadway and 4th, 4th and Broadway was blocked off," she said.

Lindsey said she saw several police officers with guns drawn, focused on a suspect.

"Before you know it, I heard shots rang out. A lot of shots," she said. "It had to be like a hundred or some shots rung out."

Once those shots were fired, Lindsey left the scene.

Indiana State Police said the investigation into the incident was ongoing Sunday morning.