A quiet evening in Gary, Indiana, turned tragic on January 30, 2017, ending the life of 38-year-old Antoine Howard. A father of five and a local entrepreneur who owned his own landscaping business, Howard was at his home in the 2600 block of Madison Street with his children. The night was filled with the ordinary sounds of family life, with Howard and his kids playing video games.
The peace was shattered at approximately 9:18 p.m. by a knock at the front door.
When Howard went to answer it, multiple gunshots rang out, striking him. The Lake County Coroner's office would later pronounce him dead at the scene at 10:15 p.m. from multiple gunshot wounds, ruling his death a homicide. The violence of that night also struck a 9-year-old girl inside the home, who was shot and wounded.
In the immediate aftermath, the Gary Police Department began an investigation into the shooting. However, information regarding any suspects or arrests has not been publicly released. A 2018 episode of 'Case Files Chicago' profiled Howard's death, highlighting that the case remained unsolved and that his family was still seeking answers. The episode delved into the personal loss felt by his loved ones, who remembered him as a devoted father with a vibrant smile. To date, there have been no further public updates on the investigation, and the case of who killed Antoine Howard remains unresolved, leaving a family to grapple with their profound loss.
