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Guns were used in 56 of the 62 homicides across in Gary, Hammond and East Chicago, according to the Lake County coroner's office, Cook County medical examiner's office and police
Chester T. Scott, 44, was found unresponsive after the white Buick he was driving jumped a drainage ditch where westbound 35th Avenue ends at Chase Street, according to records.
The driver was found unresponsive after the white Buick he was driving jumped a drainage ditch where westbound 35th Avenue ends at Chase Street, Gary police said.
Anyone with information about the shootings is asked to call detectives at 219-881-1210 or 219-881-1209. To remain anonymous, call 866-CRIME-GP.
The shooting marked the third in Gary within about 24 hours, police Cmdr. Jack Hamady said.