Semi-truck driver shot on I-65 Thursday, ISP said

This location is six miles south of the Roselawn/Demotte exit to State Road 10, police said.

“Preliminary investigation shows that a semi-driver was traveling southbound when he sustained a potential-life-threating gunshot wound,” ISP said in a statement.

Troopers who arrived on-scene rendered first aid until paramedics arrived. A medical transport helicopter transported the patient to an Indianapolis-area hospital for emergency treatment, police said.

Traffic was closed in both directions for an extended amount of time due to the medical helicopter, and for detectives and crime scene investigators to complete their investigation. As of 8 p.m. Thursday, all lanes reopened.

“The health status of the victim is unavailable,” ISP said.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone who may have been in the area and witnessed any suspicious activity prior to the shooting is requested to contact Det. Hamed at 219-696-6242, and leave a message with the Lowell District Post Commander.