On the evening of September 14, 2020, in Gary, Indiana, a burst of violence cut short the life of 30-year-old Keiyun Mays. A Black male, Mays was in the 2000 block of Burr Street when he was struck by multiple gunshots around 8:30 p.m. The fatal incident prompted a swift response from the Gary Police Department, who arrived to a grim scene.
The Lake County Coroner's Office was summoned, and following an autopsy, officially ruled Mays' death a homicide. The investigation was quickly taken over by the Gary Metro Homicide Unit, with assistance from Lake County Crime Scene Investigators. Despite the immediate launch of a homicide investigation, the case has been met with significant challenges.
Law enforcement officials have yet to publicly identify any suspects in connection with the shooting.
As time has passed, the quest for justice for Keiyun Mays has continued, though no arrests have been made. The Gary Police Department has repeatedly appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. The circumstances surrounding his death have left his family and community searching for answers, while the investigation officially remains open and ongoing.
