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MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WNDU) - A LaPorte County deputy was shot at a
hospital after helping who he thought was a stranded motorist, Indiana
State Police said.

The shooting happened at Franciscan Health, a hospital in Michigan City.
ISP identified the victim as Jon Samuelson. They added that the suspect,
Sharod Grafton Jr., was arrested and booked at the Porter County Jail.

According to ISP, Samuelson was shot three times.

ISP said Samuelson was driving to a work-related function when he pulled
over to help a stranded motorist, identified as Grafton, who asked
Samuelson for a ride to the hospital.

After dropping Grafton off at the hospital, Samuelson left.

Moments later, Samuelson learned the vehicle Grafton was found with had
been involved in prior criminal activity. ISP said Samuelson went back
to the hospital to talk to Grafton, which led to a scuffle and
ultimately the shooting.

ISP said Samuelson is in critical condition and was flown to Memorial
Hospital in South Bend.

According to the LaPorte County SheriffAs Office, there is no immediate
threat to the public.

Indiana State Police are leading the investigation.

YouAre asked to avoid the area, but Franciscan Health said the ER and
some of its other services remain open.

oThe health and safety of our patients and staff is always our top
priority. There is no active threat to patients, staff or the community
at this time,o Franciscan Health said in a statement. oThe emergency
department remains on ambulance bypass, but walk-in patients are being
accepted through the main entrance to the hospital. Franciscan Physician Network medical offices on site are closed at this time. All other
services and departments remain open as normal.o

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates as they become
available.

https://www.wndu.com/2026/05/22/deputy-shot-after-bringing-stranded-motor ist-michigan-city-hospital/
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