LAPORTE | LaPorte County Deputy Prosecutor Jennifer Evans remained hospitalized Tuesday after being shot.

Evans, 34, who in November was elected judge of LaPorte Superior Court 3, was expected to survive, LaPorte County Prosecutor Rob Beckman said.

"My understanding is she will fully recover and it's not life threatening," Beckman said.

About 11:45 p.m., the LaPorte Police and Fire Departments along with LaPorte County Emergency Medical Service responded to Briar Crossings, a townhouse development on LaPorte's southwest side.

Several people who live near Evans and her husband reported seeing emergency responders along with yellow tape often used by police to mark potential crime scenes.

Marilyn Thode said she was getting ready to shut off her television when her attention was drawn to a firetruck, ambulance and police vehicles outside.

"I could tell something was parked in her driveway," she said.

LaPorte police directed all questions from the media to Beckman, who would not comment on specifics of the case.

He also would not reveal where Evans had been shot.

Beckman did say he was contacted immediately about Evans, a standard practice involving a representative of the prosecutor's office being alerted right away to any shooting.

Given that Evans is a high ranking official, "I'm at the top of the list automatically," Beckman said.

When pressed for answers, Beckman said, "I will not be commenting on the ongoing investigation at this point."

He also would not disclose if any arrests had been made.

LaPorte Circuit Court Judge Tom Alevizos said he knew only sketchy details after reporting for work Tuesday.

Alevizos did say that he had not been approached with any requests for an arrest warrant in the case.

He was a deputy prosecutor when Evans joined Beckman's staff about nine years ago.

"We're just kind of shocked and worried. We just hope that she's back up and about soon," Alevizos said.

LaPorte Superior Court 3 Judge Paul Baldoni said he and his staff also were stunned by the news.

"We were just in a state of shock. It was like somebody kicked us in the stomach," said Baldoni, who chose not to seek re-election after 32-years on the bench.

Baldoni said Evans had been coming into his office in recent weeks to prepare for assuming his duties.

People living near Evans described her and her husband as friendly.

"She is a very good neighbor," Patricia Gibson said.

Evans grew up in Three Oaks, Mich., and has a legal practice in Michigan City.