Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Gary, police say

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Thursday, September 25, 2025
Deadly officer-involced shooting under investigationin Gary, Indiana

GARY, Ind. (WLS) -- Gary police officers were involved in a deadly shooting on Wednesday night.

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The shooting happened as police responded to a call of domestic battery at about 8:40 p.m. in the 2500-block of Connecticut Street.

When officers arrived, a 24-year-old man exited the house with a gun, police said.

Officers then started to shoot at the 24-year-old.

He was taken to Methodist Northlake Hospital where he died.

A 57-year-old man was taken to an area hospital due to injuries allegedly caused by the 24-year-old.

The Lake County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident.

No officers were injured; those involved will be placed on administrative leave.

"The Gary Police Department extends sincere condolences to everyone affected by this incident," a spokesperson said.

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