Gary police investigate 2nd delivery driver killed in less than a month, Portage man fatally shot

Monday, November 25, 2019
GARY, Ind. (WLS) -- A Gary neighborhood is on edge Monday night after a second deadly shooting of a delivery driver in less than a month.

A 30-year-old pizza delivery worker was killed Sunday night in the 3700-block of Washington Street, according to police.
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Investigators said David Shelton of Portage was killed Sunday around 8 p.m as he made a delivery for Luigi's Pizza.

Police said Shelton is the latest delivery driver to be shot and killed.

On October 26, investigators said another delivery driver became the innocent victim of a robbery in the 3500-block of Pierce Street while he was still in his vehicle.
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Now as detectives continue to investigate both shootings, some wonder if their neighborhood is really safe.

Gary police are asking anyone with information to contact detectives.
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