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Dennis Ward

Case from Merrillville, IN dated Apr 17, 2019

Victim Details

Dennis Ward

Male

Black / African American

Merrillville

IN

2019-04-17

27

Dennis

Ward

07/08/2026

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In the early morning hours of a Wednesday in Merrillville, Indiana, the life of 27-year-old Dennis Ward was tragically cut short. On April 17, 2019, police responded to a call of shots fired in the 7500 block of Hendricks Street around 5 a.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered a harrowing scene. Ward, suffering from a gunshot wound, was attempting to escape through a window of the residence.

Officers aided the injured man, and he was quickly transported to a local hospital. Despite the e ...
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  • nwitimes.com: UPDATE: Man found with multiple gun shot wounds in home, police searching for suspect
  • nwitimes.com: UPDATE: Shooting victim dies after escaping through window; person of interest in custody
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