The gunfire missed the intended target but struck a 59-year-old man who was nearby.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office in Indiana is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a shooting incident that left an innocent bystander injured on Saturday.According to authorities, the incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. at the Tiberon Trails apartment complex located at 1240 W. 52nd Drive in unincorporated Merrillville . A group of young men were playing basketball and gathering near the court when a disturbance erupted.
The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and is expected to recover from his injuries.One suspect was described as a Black male, wearing red sweatpants and no shirt. He is believed to have fled the scene in an early 2000s white Buick sedan. The second suspect was described as a Black male wearing a red or orange hooded sweatshirt and black sweatpants or jogging shorts. He is thought to have left the scene in a silver or light gray 4-door Toyota Camry.Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.
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