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Ronald Richardson

Case from Gary, IN dated Dec 04, 2017

Victim Details

Ronald Richardson

Male

Gary

IN

2017-12-04

68

Ronald

Richardson

07/24/2026

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On December 4, 2017, authorities in Gary, Indiana, initiated a homicide investigation following the discovery of a deceased male in his residence. The victim, identified as 68-year-old Ronald Richardson, was found shot to death inside his home. Law enforcement officers were dispatched to the scene where they located his body and determined that he had sustained fatal gunshot wounds, leading the Lake County Coroner’s Office to rule the death a homicide.

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  • Obituary for Ronald Richardson | Ridgelawn Funeral Home
  • Chicago Sun-Times: 68-year-old man found shot to death in Gary home
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