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Vernel King, 59, of Gary is remembered for hard work, his generosity and the positive impact he had on the lives of others.

A 58-year-old male died Wednesday of a gunshot wound at his residence and a 50-year-old man succumbed to his injuries Thursday at Methodist Hospital Northlake Campus, Gary police Cmdr. Jack

Police were called to the mans Glen Park home for a report of a gunshot victim.

A former Gary police officer who resigned in 2012 in the wake of a federal indictment is now facing charges he was involved in a mans shooting death.

The mans name had not yet been released by the Lake County coroners office.

Information about this case can be directed to the Lake County/Gary Metro Homicide Unit at 219-755-3855. To remain anonymous, call 866-CRIME-GP.

"Were always in unpredictable life-and-death situations," Gary police Cpl. Carlos Aleman said. "This is something we can use. We just gotta be prepared."

Two teens were found with fatal gunshot wounds Monday morning in Gary, officials said.

"While on scene officers were notified of a possible second unresponsive female in the back room of this abandoned residence."

"Gun violence is destroying our families. Its an emotional roller coaster," Pamela Yarbrought-Newson. "The shooters think theyre harming that person, but in reality its the family that suffers."