On the night of September 9, 2019, in Michigan City, Indiana, a burst of violence cut short the life of 29-year-old Maurice J. Goldman. Responding to a call at approximately 10:45 p.m., police officers made their way to the 3400 block of Salem Court. There, they discovered Goldman, a Black/African American male, lying on the sidewalk, suffering from a gunshot wound to his groin.
Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene, and Goldman was quickly transported to a nearby
hospital in a desperate attempt to save his life. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, his injury proved to be too severe. Maurice Goldman succumbed to the fatal gunshot wound shortly after his arrival at the hospital. His death was immediately classified as a homicide, launching an investigation by the Michigan City Police Department.
In the days and weeks that followed, authorities worked to piece together the events that led to the shooting. Investigators canvassed the neighborhood, seeking witnesses and any information that could shed light on the circumstances of Goldman's death. However, details about a potential motive or the events immediately preceding the shooting have not been publicly released. The investigation into the death of Maurice Goldman remains open. To date, no arrests have been announced, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with his murder. The case continues to be an active and ongoing investigation as police urge anyone with information to come forward, leaving a family and a community still waiting for answers and for justice to be served.
