Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender : Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/26/2022

Location : 2300 block of Johnson Street

City : Gary

County : Lake

State : Indiana

Agency : Gary Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/26/2022, the Gary Police Department responded to reports of a person with a gun in the 2300 block of Johnson Street. Officers encountered a male at the residence and one officer opened fire, striking him, according to police. His age and condition were not immediately available in initial reporting. The Lake County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the shooting, and the involved officer was placed on mandatory desk duty during the review period.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2022/6/27/23184547/armed-person-shot-by-gary-police-officer
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/gunman-shot-by-gary-police-officer
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2022/6/27/23184547/armed-person-shot-by-gary-police-officer
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/gary-police-officer-shoots-suspect-while-responding-to-call-of-person-with-a-gun/