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Heard on: Lake IN Law Dispatch Group Calls · 1/18/2026 01:02 AM
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I'll be en route to Southlake Hospital for the male that just punched the nurse.
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Do we know if he's still there?
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Apparent assault at South Lake Hospital

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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to South Lake Hospital in Merrillville for a possible assault incident involving a male who reportedly punched a nurse. The suspect was later taken into custody. Details on injuries were not confirmed.

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Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
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