Topic overview
In brief
- A 17-year-old boy was shot in the head inside a store in East Chicago, Indiana.
- The shooting occurred at the Harbor Food Mart on Saturday morning, and the victim was taken to St. Catherine Hospital where he died.
- Authorities are investigating the incident and seeking information about the masked shooter who fled the scene.
Summary
In East Chicago, Indiana, a tragic shooting incident occurred on Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old boy. The East Chicago police received a call shortly before 9:30 a.m. regarding a shooting at the Harbor Food Mart located in the 3800 block of Guthrie Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Emergency medical personnel transported him to St. Catherine Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The investigation into the shooting is being conducted by the East Chicago police department in collaboration with the Lake County Prosecutor's Homicide Task Force. Authorities have reported that the suspect, described as wearing a black ski mask, fled the scene on foot immediately after the incident. As of now, no one has been taken into custody, and police are actively working to identify and locate the shooter.