BREAKING NEWS: The officer has not been identified but is a 32-year veteran of the police force, according to Gary police.
As of Monday evening, authorities were still looking for one person of interest in connection to the shooting.
According to police, Sgt. William Fazekas, a 32-year-veteran of the department, attempted to intervene. Fazekas was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he is currently listed in stable condition.Fazekas joined the Gary Police Department in December of 1989. He is assigned to the Violent Crimes Division, according to Gary police.
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