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Indiana Night of Violence: Child Dead, 7 Injured
6 Jul
Summary
- A 10-year-old boy from Chicago was killed in the incident.
- Two separate shootings occurred minutes apart overnight.
- At least seven people were injured across both shootings.
Early Sunday morning, two separate shootings minutes apart in northwest Indiana resulted in the death of a 10-year-old boy and injuries to at least seven others. The first incident occurred around 12:34 a.m. in the area of 19th Avenue and Hanley Street in Gary. Six victims from this shooting self-transported to Methodist Northlake Hospital.
Minutes later, around 12:49 a.m., officers responded to a gunshot victim on Chase Street. A 10-year-old boy, identified as Montana Weathers from Chicago, and a 50-year-old man were found to have been shot and taken to Methodist Northlake Hospital. The young boy was pronounced deceased there.
The 50-year-old male victim was transferred to a Chicago-area hospital and is currently in critical condition. Police are seeking information regarding both shootings and have provided contact details for detectives investigating each incident.
