A release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s office shared an update on Deputy Jon Samuelson.
Reports indicate that Samuelson was shot by a Chicago man who Samuelson had transported to the hospital after believing him to be a stranded motorist.
The suspect, 22-year-old Sharod L. Grafton of Chicago, reportedly fled the scene after the shooting and is now facing charges including attempted murder.
The press release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office indicates that Deputy Samuelson was airlifted to Memorial Hospital in South Bend following the shooting, where he underwent approximately 8 hours of surgery. Medical staff remain optimistic regarding his recovery.
“Thank you to the surgeons and the entire medical staff at Memorial Hospital for the exceptional care being provided to Deputy Samuelson,” stated Sheriff Heeg. “Please continue to pray for Jon, his family and friends, and the entire law enforcement community.”
Deputy Samuelson is a 12-year veteran of the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office. He currently serves as a member of the agency’s Highway Interdiction Unit, is the handler for K-9 Bosco, and is designated as a US Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force Officer out of the Merrillville District Office.
In the days and weeks ahead, further information will be released when appropriate to do so.
