GARY, Ind. (WLS) -- Police are looking for the car thief who shot and killed a man in Gary early Monday morning.
Police said shortly after 5 a.m. officers were called to a home in the 1300-block of Chase Street. When they arrived they found a man who had been shot in the face, but was still conscious.
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The 44-year-old Gary man was taken to Methodist Northlake Hospital, where he later died. Police said he suffered a single gunshot wound to the face.
During the course of the investigation, police discovered the man's car had been stolen from a nearby gas station. Police said when the victim confronted the man who was driving off in his vehicle, the suspect shot him.
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The victim's car was recovered nearby on Clark Road. It is described as a red or maroon four-door midsize SUV, possibly a Jeep Latitude or similar make.
If you have any information, contact Detective Sergeant Kris Adams of the Lake/Gary Metro Homicide Unit at 219-755-3852 or 866-CRIME-GP.