Munster- The Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division Lowell Post was requested by the Munster Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting. Preliminary investigation shows that at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers with the Munster Police Department were in the area of Ridge Rd and Manor Ave. attempting to locate a stolen vehicle. The officers located a stolen black 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee in the Mobile gas station located at 323 Ridge Rd.
When the officers drove into the parking lot of the gas station, the suspect got into the Jeep and proceeded to ram the police cars with his vehicle. An officer then fired his weapon at the suspect, striking the windshield of the Jeep. The suspect exited the Jeep and ran west from the gas station. Officers pursued the suspect on foot and a taser was deployed resulting in the suspect being placed into custody. The suspect was rendered first aid at the scene and transported to a local hospital for medical clearance prior to being transported to the Lake County Jail.
The suspect has been identified as Roy Viverette, 30, from Hammond, IN. Mr. Viverette also has an active full extradition warrant out of Cook County, IL. for numerous offenses in Illinois.
Questions regarding the duty status of the officer involved in this incident should be directed to the Munster Police Department.
*All suspects are presumed innocent until/unless proven guilty in court.