Blake Blakemore murdered or death by force in Hammond, Indiana.

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Blake Blakemore, a 26-year-old resident of Gary, Indiana, tragically lost his life on July 3, 2021, in a shooting incident at Memorial Park in Hammond, Indiana. The incident occurred during a large gathering at the park, which was part of the annual Hammond Day Festival. The festival, known for drawing significant crowds, turned chaotic when gunfire erupted late in the evening. Blake Blakemore and another victim, Larry Brown Jr., 20, from Chicago, were both fatally shot. Two other individuals we ...Read More

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nwitimes.com: UPDATE: 2 dead after shooting at Hammond park; mayor vows to never approve festival again

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Victim Details

name

Blake Blakemore

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Hammond

state

IN

Date of Death

2021-07-03

Age at Death

26

First Name

Blake

Last Name

Blakemore

Last Updated

11/23/2025

Blake Blakemore
Death by Force

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Blake Blakemore
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