In the early hours of a Saturday morning, on April 4, 2020, tragedy struck in Gary, Indiana, claiming the life of Jose Gonzalez, a 26-year-old male. Mr. Gonzalez, who was identified as Black / African American, was at the GoLo Gas Station located at 11th & Clark Rd when gunfire erupted shortly after midnight. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered two individuals with gunshot wounds in serious condition.
Both victims required immediate medical attention, but while a female
victim was transported to a local trauma center for surgery, Jose Gonzalez succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The Lake County Coroner's Office later officially identified him as the deceased. His death was a result of the shooting, and the case is being handled by the Lake County Metro Homicide unit.
Despite the passage of time, publicly available information regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting is scarce. There have been no reports of any arrests made in connection with the death of Jose Gonzalez, nor has any information about potential suspects been released to the public. The investigation into his death remains ongoing, leaving a void of answers for his family and community. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information to come forward and contact the Gary Police Crime Tip Line or the Lake County Sheriff's Office Metro Homicide unit to assist in the investigation.
