Police investigate deadly shooting at Merrillville gas station, officials say
MERRILLVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- Police investigated a deadly shooting Saturday at a gas station in Northwest Indiana.
Shots were fired around 9:43 a.m. in the 700 block of East Lincoln Highway in Merrillville, police said.
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Police told ABC7 the shooting happened inside the convenience store at the Luke gas station on Lincoln Highway.
Two people died in the shooting, police said.
"Merrillville Police Detectives have determined that this heartbreaking incident was a murder-suicide, stemming from a domestic matter. It was confirmed that the victim and the suspect were known parties to each other," a statement from police read in part.
Authorities have not yet released the names of those who died.
Video showed part of the area blocked off with crime scene tape.
Luke's gas station officials did comment about the incident on social media, saying in part, "We are aware of an unfortunate situation that took place this morning at our Merrillville store. As a Luke family we will continue to pray and support our team and the communities we serve."
The gas station remained closed most of the day.
Authorities said there is no indication of any current threat to the public. Their investigation continues.
No further information was immediately available.
