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John R. Thiel, aged 55, passed away on July 14, 2017, in Merrillville, Indiana. According to reports, Thiel died from gunshot wounds following an incident that involved SWAT teams being called to his residence. The Lake County coroner's office confirmed that Thiel succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The circumstances surrounding Thiel's death prompted a thorough investigation. Law enforcement officials were dispatched to the 1000 block of East 63rd Place in Merrillville, where the inc ...Read More
Victim Details

John R. Thiel

Male

White / Caucasian

Merrillville

IN

2017-07-14

55

John

Thiel

11/14/2025