Crime
One Dead, Two Injured in Late-Night Shooting in Gary
GARY, IN – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Tuesday night, leaving one man dead and two individuals injured.
According to the Gary Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Delaware Street at approximately 10:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a possible gunshot victim.
Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple victims inside the residence.
A 22-year-old woman from East Chicago was found suffering from a gunshot wound.
She was provided immediate medical assistance at the scene before being transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
Inside the home, officers located a 26-year-old male victim from Gary in the kitchen.
He was unresponsive and had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. Emergency responders pronounced him deceased at the scene.
Additionally, a 31-year-old man from Chicago was found to have sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
Authorities confirmed that he was transported to Methodist Northlake Hospital by a private party prior to law enforcement’s arrival. His current condition remains undisclosed.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and the investigation is ongoing. The Gary Police Department urges anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward. Individuals can contact detectives at (219) 755-3855.
Authorities are working diligently to gather further details and urge community members to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to the case.
Crime
Teen Killed, Another Critically Injured in Targeted Shooting Near Columbia Mall – Suspect in Custody
Columbia, MD – A teenage boy was killed, and another remains in critical condition following a targeted shooting near The Mall in Columbia on Saturday evening.
According to Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der, the shooting did not occur inside the mall but took place in the vicinity of the Lidl grocery store and a bus stop on Little Patuxent Parkway.
Mall operations were unaffected and proceeded as normal, closing at 8 p.m.
Authorities have arrested 18-year-old Emmetson Zeah of Columbia in connection with the double shooting.
Zeah has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and other related offenses.
The incident occurred on February 22 at approximately 5:52 p.m. when police responded to reports of gunfire in the 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim, identified as 16-year-old Michael Robertson, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, 15-year-old Blake McCray, was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he remains in critical condition.
Investigators believe the shooting was a targeted attack; however, the motive remains unclear.
During a search of Zeah’s residence, authorities recovered the firearm used in the crime as well as the clothing he allegedly wore during the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward.