Shots fired near Minnesota Street prompt police response, Lake Station IN

Weapons

Reported: 10/23/2025 05:04 AM

Near Minnesota St, Lake Station, IN 46405

Shots were fired near Minnesota Street in Lake Station. Police dispatched multiple units to investigate and respond to the scene. Transport units were requested near Hovey Street to assist with the situation. No specific individuals or victims were identified in the report.

Audio|Source: Lake County Public Safety

02:48

Transcript:

00:00

43, you got a call coming out for shots fired[1].

00:02

Near Minnesota Street.

00:04

I was saying it's coming about three to four blocks from this area.

00:07

Got four, what we got to written to there?

00:15

How far?

00:22

Central 1532.

00:25

Go ahead.

00:29

Yes, ma'am, can you send me two transport units to near Hovey Street, please?

00:40

What unit is up?

00:43

1532.

00:45

Can you please send me two transport units to this location, please?

00:51

Adrian 1640 to show me around.

00:56

Hey, Pepperton, come in off 3rd Avenue.

01:01

I copy.

01:04

1609 is in row.

01:06

Copy there, sir.

01:10

13's back and rock train cleared up.

01:15

Okay.

01:19

What was that second unit coming at near Hobie?

01:23

1609.

01:29

Copy that, come off a third avenue, please.

01:35

I copy.

01:45

Thank you very much.

01:49

Happy 90s.

01:50

134 you can just for us.

01:57

Call 8.

02:00

02:03

That's 28 you gave of Victor Henry (number withheld), what type of plate was on?

02:12

It's going to be an Army back in plate.

02:14

Thank you. Thank you.

02:20

I've got 20 just clear as hatching first for the avalanche.

02:25

Stop, thank you. Okay.

02:32

The least station 134?

02:36

134. 134.

02:39

I got 135 check in the area for that possible shots fire. And I'm back at the CA so you could reopen that if you can't.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

shots fired: Report of gunshots heard; possible weapons discharge

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Near Minnesota St, Lake Station, IN 46405

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