EAST CHICAGO — Two men are dead following an early morning shooting Sunday in East Chicago after Shot Spotter alerted police to more than 30 rounds fired within seconds.

According to the East Chicago Police Department, officers were dispatched around 1:48 a.m. Sunday, November 1, 2026, after the city’s ShotSpotter system detected gunfire near 716 W. 151st Street.

Police said the system initially registered 17 gunshots, followed seconds later by another 15 rounds at the same location, bringing the total to 32 detected shots.

Responding officers arrived to find two adult males lying on the ground, both suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators reported finding semiautomatic handguns next to both victims.

One man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second victim was transported to St. Catherine Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. It’s believed both victims are East Chicago residents ages 36 & 20.

Due to the circumstances surrounding the shooting, several agencies were called in to assist, including the Lake County Homicide Task Force, Lake County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Investigation Division, Lake County Coroner’s Office and East Chicago Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division.

Authorities have not released details about what led to the gunfire or whether the two men exchanged shots. Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the double homicide.

In a statement, East Chicago Police expressed concern over the violence and emphasized that investigators are still gathering evidence.

“We are deeply concerned about this incident, particularly because two individuals lost their lives as a result of gun violence in our community,” police stated.

The department added that officers responded immediately following the ShotSpotter alert and that multiple agencies are working together to determine exactly what occurred.

“We will not speculate or jump to conclusions until our investigators have had an opportunity to complete their work,” the statement continued.

The identities of both victims are being withheld pending notification of their families by the Lake County Coroner’s Office.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the East Chicago Police Department.