A quiet morning in Hammond, Indiana, was shattered by violence on Thursday, December 10, 2015, when Jasper Valliant, a 30-year-old Black male, was shot and killed. The fatal incident took place around 8:25 a.m. in the 4200 block of Dearborn Avenue. Responders found that Valliant, a resident of nearby East Chicago, had been struck by multiple gunshots.
Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Lake County Coroner's Office officially declared his death a homicide, prompting an intensive investigation by the Hammond Police Department. In the early stages of the inquiry, authorities had little to go on and reached out to the community for assistance. They reported having no description of any potential suspects and urged anyone with information to come forward to help piece together the events that led to the deadly shooting.
Years have passed since the violent death of Jasper Valliant, but the case has grown cold. The initial lack of leads has persisted, and there has been no public announcement of any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with his murder. The investigation remains an open and unsolved homicide, a source of continued pain for his surviving family members, who are still awaiting answers and justice.
