Wednesday (3/17/2021) morning at approximately 10:15 a.m., officers with the U.S. Marshal’s Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force attempted to make a warrant service arrest in the area of 142nd and Wabash St. As officers made a felony traffic stop on a gray 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, the driver resisted. The suspect proceeded to drive directly at an officer and the officer discharged his weapon. Several vehicles were damaged during the incident.
The driver proceeded to flee from the scene and was able to elude officers, driving into Illinois. The suspect has since been apprehended at a hospital in Illinois. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the shooting. The suspect has been identified as Jeffrey Randall, 38, last known address in Hammond, IN. This is an ongoing investigation, and no other information can be released.
All persons named in this release are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court. All charges mentioned are merely accusations, actual charges will be determined by the Lake County Prosecutor's Office.