Man killed in police shooting identified in St. John, Indiana

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A 40-year-old man, identified as Brandon Perkins, was killed in a police-involved shooting on Wednesday in St. John, Indiana. The incident occurred during a response to a domestic disturbance call. The shooting took place around 11:30 a.m. after a physical altercation between Perkins and a police officer. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire and witnessing officers performing CPR on Perkins. The Lake County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident. No additional details about the shooting have been released.


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