An Indiana man was shot to death in front of an Indiana liquor store, according to the East Chicago Police Department.
On Thursday April 6, 2023 at approximately 11:33 PM, ECPD officers responded to shots fired in the area of 3801 Euclid Avenue. Shotspotter alerted to 8 rounds fired near this location, according to Chief Jose Rivera.
Upon arrival Officers entered Euclid Liquors and located an unresponsive male lying face down on the floor. The victim suffered 2 gunshot wounds to the chest area and was pronounced deceased on scene by responding medics, Rivera said. The victim was identified as 47-year-old John Rodriguez.
The EC Criminal Investigation Division, Lake County Sheriff Crime Scene Division and the Lake County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene. This is an on-going investigation and no further information was released.
Anyone with any information can contact Lt. Brian Paine at bpaine@eastchicago.com or Sgt. Alyun Taylor at ataylor@eastchicago.com and (219) 391-8318. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the anonymous tip line at (219)391-8500.
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