Mayor threatened by gunman

EAST CHICAGO (WISH) - ?The mayor of a northwestern Indiana city says he was threatened by a man who pointed a gun at him from an alley during his nightly walk.

East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland says he hurt his shoulder when he took cover behind a parked car during the Thursday night confrontation but no shots were fired.

Copeland tells The Times of Munster and the Post-Tribune of Merrillville that he yelled at the man to draw attention and that the gunman ran away.

Copeland says he doesn't think the gunman knew that he was the city's mayor but was simply a robbery opportunity.

Police officers searched the area without finding anyone matching the gunman's description.

Copeland says he won't give up his nightly 2-mile walks, but might avoid that route.

Source: http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/indiana/mayor-threatened-by-gunman

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