La Porte County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Shooting

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday, October 27 around 3:30 a.m. CT in the 2000 East block of State Road 4.

Deputies were initially called to the residence regarding a burglary in progress, but when they arrived a gunshot was heard coming from the residence, according to the report.  Police say the occupants were removed and the interior of the residence was cleared.  While that occurred, deputies found a deceased man.

Detectives from the La Porte County Criminal Investigations Division were called and took over the scene to continue the investigation.

No other information is being released at this time.