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Lafayette Watters

Case from Gary, IN dated Jul 25, 2016

Victim Details

Lafayette Watters

Male

Black / African American

Gary

IN

2016-07-25

25

Lafayette

Watters

07/07/2026

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In the summer of 2016, a resident of Gary, Indiana, Lafayette Watters, a 25-year-old Black / African American male, tragically lost his life on July 25th. His death, caused by multiple gunshot wounds, was quickly determined to be a homicide by authorities, adding to the growing concerns about violent crime within the community. The incident prompted an immediate and thorough investigation by the Gary Police Department.

Despite their diligent efforts, the investigation into Watters' murder ...
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  • nwitimes.com: UPDATE: 2 killed, 2 wounded in Gary shootings
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man found shot to death in Gary
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