In the city of Gary, Indiana, a young man's life was cut short, leaving a community to grapple with the loss and the lingering questions of justice. Russell Lontrell Chase Sr., a 28-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on the evening of Friday, March 30, 2018. The incident that claimed his life unfolded in the Midtown neighborhood of Gary, a place that would become the backdrop to a tragedy that continues to resonate with his loved ones.
Remembered as a devoted father, son, and brother,
Russell Chase was a graduate of William A. Wirt High School and an employee at Stanrail Corp. Those who knew him recall a man with an infectious smile and a down-to-earth personality, whose love for his children was evident to all. His sudden and violent death sent shockwaves through his family and circle of friends, who were left to mourn a man taken from them in the prime of his life.
In the days that followed, arrangements were made to honor his memory. A visitation was held on April 6, 2018, at the Manuel Memorial 'Parlor of Peace' Funeral Home in Gary, followed by a funeral service where those who cherished him gathered to say their final goodbyes.
Despite the passage of time, the case surrounding the death of Russell Chase remains without a resolution. Publicly available information indicates that no arrests have been made in connection with his killing, and no suspects have been officially identified. The investigation into his death has yet to yield the answers his family and community so desperately seek, leaving a painful void and a quest for justice that remains unfulfilled.
