Gunman shot by Gary police officer

GARY, Ind. - A Gary police officer shot a gunman in a home Sunday afternoon in northwest Indiana.

Police responded to a report of a male acting dangerously with a gun around 4:42 p.m. at a residence in the 2300 block of Johnson Street.

While trying to make contact with the gunman, a Gary police officer opened fire, striking him, police said. His age and condition were not immediately available.

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The Lake County Sheriff's Department is investigating the shooting.

The Gary police officer has been placed on desk duty until the investigation concludes.

The Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report.