In the early morning hours of April 8, 2020, the body of 27-year-old Anthony Syler was discovered in an alley in Gary, Indiana. A resident of the city, Syler was found in an alley to the east of the 700 block of Cleveland Street at approximately 7:50 a.m. An investigation into his death determined that he had sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
The investigation into Syler's death led authorities to Erin Sowa, a 24-year-old woman from the neighboring town of Highland, Indiana.
Sowa was subsequently arrested in connection with Syler's death. In a plea agreement, she admitted to shooting Syler in a moment of sudden, intense anger.
As a result of her cooperation and plea deal, Erin Sowa pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in the shooting death of Anthony Syler. This agreement resulted in a potential prison sentence ranging from 10 to 15 years. The legal proceedings highlighted the emotionally charged circumstances that led to the tragic death of Anthony Syler.
