Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Antonio McMichaels
Gender : Male
Age : 38
Race : Black
Date : 04/09/2025
Location : 2200 block of Carolina Street
City : Gary
County : Lake
State : Indiana
Agency : Gary Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 9, 2025, Gary Police responded to a home on the 2200 block of Carolina Street after reports of a domestic disturbance involving a 38-year-old man barricaded in a room with a one-year-old baby while armed. A 35-year-old family member was shot and injured before police arrived. The man fired multiple shots at responding officers. Gary SWAT, with assistance from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, used tear gas and tactical equipment. Around 4:20 a.m., the man exited the home holding the baby and pointing a gun at officers. A Gary officer shot and killed him. The baby appeared physically unharmed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://people.com/indiana-man-holding-1-year-old-while-pointing-gun-at-officers-shot-and-killed-during-hostage-situation-police-say-11712470
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/gary-police-officer-shoots-kills-gunman-holding-baby-hostage/
