Crown Point- Since the original news release was issued, there has been some developments in correlation to this investigation. The Indiana State Police can assure the public that there is no ongoing threat. This is an ongoing investigation, and additional information will be released if/when is is appropriate.
*Original news release is below*
Crown Point- This morning at 9:20 a.m., a cleanup crew was working on I-65. As they were working along the ramp from U.S. 231 to southbound I-65, they located a body laying in the west ditch. Troopers and Detectives from the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division Lowell Post responded to the scene. Foul play was quickly suspected, and a homicide investigation has been initiated. The deceased is a male, but his identity is being withheld pending positive identification and family notification. An autopsy will be conducted by the Lake County Coroner’s Office. The Crown Point Police Department also assisted at the scene.
This is an active investigation. Anyone with any information may contact Detective Hamed at 219-690-0036.