Ervin Pirtle

Death by Force

Ervin Franklin Pirtle Jr., a 49-year-old resident of Gary, Indiana, passed away on June 2, 2019. His death was the result of multiple gunshot wounds, as confirmed by the Lake County coroner. Pirtle, who was also known as "Frankie," was found with these fatal injuries early on a Sunday morning. The incident occurred in Gary, Indiana, a city adjacent to Hobart, where he resided.

Pirtle's death was classified as a homicide, prompting an investigation by local law enforcement. Despite the eff ...Read More

nwitimes.com: Gary man gunned down in homicide, coroner says

Chicago Sun-Times: Man, 49, shot and killed in Gary

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