In the late summer evening of September 2, 2024, a burst of violence shattered the peace at the intersection of W. 22nd Plaza and Morton Street in Gary, Indiana, leaving a Chicago man lifeless. Larry Whiters, a 47-year-old male, was discovered suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The Lake County Coroner's Office was summoned to the scene at 8:50 p.m. and he was pronounced dead by 9:34 p.m.
His family was present to make a positive identification.
Originally from the 8200 block of Aberdeen Street in Chicago, Illinois, the reason for Whiters' presence in Gary that fateful night remains a part of the ongoing investigation. A subsequent forensic autopsy conducted at the Lake County Forensic Center in Crown Point officially ruled his death a homicide, confirming that he died from the volley of bullets he sustained.
In the wake of the deadly shooting, the Gary Police Department, in conjunction with the Lake County Prosecutor's Homicide Task Force and the Sheriff's Department, launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Whiters' death. Despite their efforts, authorities have not yet publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the case. Investigators have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in solving the violent crime that cut Larry Whiters' life short. The case remains an open and active investigation as law enforcement continues to seek answers and justice for the victim and his family.
