Gary shooting today: Police dog shot in Gary, Indiana, says the police department

GARY, Ind. (WLS) — A K-9 officer was shot in northwest Indiana on Thursday, police said.

The Gary Police Department said K-9 was hit in the afternoon. Officials did not provide details about the location of the firing or the condition of the K-9.

SEE ALSO | Cop K-9 dies of heat exhaustion when a malfunctioning police car suddenly shuts down

Police did not immediately say whether anyone was injured in the shooting, and they did not provide any information about the circumstances leading up to it.

Further information about the shooting was not immediately available.

This is an evolving story. Check back with ABC7 for updates.