UPDATE FOUR: Michigan City mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch issued the following video statement:

UPDATE THREE: Indiana Governor Mike Braun issued the following statement:

Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Jon Samuelson and his loved ones following this tragic shooting in Michigan City. Deputy Samuelson has dedicated more than a decade to serving and protecting the community, and we are praying for his full and speedy recovery. We extend our support to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office, hospital staff, and all first responders involved.

UPDATE TWO: La Porte County Sheriff Ronald C. Heeg released the following statement regarding Friday's shooting:

“La Porte County friends and neighbors, we are asking for our community to rise up, rally together, and lift Deputy Jon Samuelson and his family in prayer and support during this incredibly challenging time.

Now more than ever, we need our residents across the county to stand together in strength, faith, and support for one of our own. Deputy Samuelson has dedicated his life to serving and protecting this county, and we ask everyone now to stand beside him and his loved ones with prayer and solidarity.

Please keep Jon, his family, and the entire LCSO law enforcement community in your thoughts and prayers.”

UPDATE: Indiana State Police confirms that one La Porte County deputy was shot at the Franciscan Health hospital this morning.

Thirty-two-year-old Jon Samuelson was taken to Memorial Hospital in South Bend in critical condition.

Deputy Jon Samuelson La Porte County Sheriff's Office

Indiana State Police officials say Deputy Samuelson stopped to help a motorist not far from Westville. The deputy took the suspect, 22-year-old Sharod Grafton Jr. of Chicago, to the hospital at the suspect's request. 

Officials say that Deputy Samuelson learned the suspect may have been involved in an earlier criminal incident; we do not know what that incident may have been. Samuelson then returned to the hospital to discuss it with Grafton. An altercation happened in the emergency room, during which the suspect allegedly drew a gun and fired. Deputy Samuelson was shot three times.

Grafton ran off into nearby woods, where officers found him and took him into custody. Officers found a handgun the suspect possessed. He is currently being held in the La Porte County Jail and will be taken to Porter County.

Sharod Grafton Porter County Jail

Officials say this is an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat. Indiana State Police is leading the investigation.

ORIGINAL STORY: MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Michigan City Police Department reports they are working with the La Porte County Sherriff's Office after a shooting that occurred around 7:15 a.m. CT at Franciscan Hospital.

The La Porte County Sherriff's Office is leading the investigation, and the investigation is still ongoing.

ABC57 will keep you updated online and on-air as details develop. 

ABC57's Sidney Moore was on scene with more coverage via Facebook.

Franciscan Health released a statement regarding the incident at Franciscan Hospital Michigan City:

"The health and safety of our patients and staff is always our top priority. There is no active threat to patients, staff or the community at this time. The emergency department remains on ambulance bypass, but walk-in patients are being accepted through the main entrance to the hospital. Franciscan Physician Network medical offices on site are closed at this time. All other services and departments remain open as normal."