In the fall of 2016, the life of a young father was cut short by violence in Gary, Indiana. Samuel E. Lockett, a 22-year-old Black male, was killed by gunfire on October 13, 2016. Born in nearby Hammond on February 8, 1994, Samuel was a resident of Gary where he had attended school and graduated from the Youth Builds Program in 2012. He had briefly worked at a local Popeye's Chicken.
Samuel was a father, leaving behind a young son, Samuel E. Lockett Jr.
His passing was mourned by a large family, including his mother, Valerie Reese, his father, Floyd Woods, a brother, and two sisters. His family and friends remembered him through services held at Powell Coleman Funeral Home on October 22, 2016, and he was laid to rest at Fern Oak Cemetery in Griffith, Indiana.
Despite the violent nature of his death, public information regarding any investigation into his murder is scarce. There are no readily available news reports or public records that detail any suspects, arrests, or ongoing legal proceedings in connection with his killing. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain publicly unresolved.
