In the early morning hours of a summer day in Gary, Indiana, tragedy struck, leaving two families heartbroken and a community searching for answers. On July 30, 2023, 24-year-old Jaquamold White, a male resident of Gary, was fatally shot in what police have deemed a homicide. The incident, which also claimed the life of another 24-year-old Gary man, Ja'Markis Hackett, unfolded around 6:22 a.m. in the 1500 block of Jackson Street.
Responding to multiple calls of shots fired, Gary police officers arrived at a grim scene. They discovered one of the victims inside a car, while the other was found in a grassy area of the nearby Froebel Park. Both Mr. White and Mr. Hackett had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. As part of their initial investigation, authorities had two vehicles towed from the location.
The Lake County Coroner's Office officially identified the victims and ruled both deaths as homicides. The investigation into the double slaying was taken over by the Lake County Prosecutor's Homicide Task Force. In the time since the shooting, authorities have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible.
Despite the ongoing investigation, there have been no public announcements regarding any suspects or arrests in connection with the deaths of Jaquamold White and Ja'Markis Hackett. The case remains an open and active investigation as authorities continue to seek justice for the two young men whose lives were cut short by violence.
