GARY — (WRTV/ABC News) The Gary Police Department says one of its officers, a 32-year veteran, was shot while responding to a shots fired call Monday.
Police identified the officer as Sgt. William Fazekas. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition before being transferred to a hospital in Illinois for further treatment, according to ABC 7 Chicago.
Authorities believe the only suspect is now in custody. They provided an update at 5 p.m. Eastern time.
