5 Shot 2 Deceased Early Sunday At Hammond Bar
The Hammond Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of March 30, 2025, at Portside Pub, located at 1516 Indianapolis Boulevard.
At approximately 4:00 AM, officers responded to reports of gunfire at the location. Upon arrival, officers discovered five individuals had been shot at the scene. Three victims were transported to a local hospital. Two of the victims died at the scene, two remain in serious condition and one is stable. Identities of the deceased are being withheld until next of kin can be notified.
Detectives are actively investigating what preliminarily appears to be a domestic-related incident. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
Indianapolis Boulevard remains open in both directions, although one southbound lane is temporarily closed as officers continue their investigation.
The Hammond Police Department urges anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Hammond Police Detective Lt. Marc Ferry at (219) 852-2906.
UPDATE – A suspect is in custody from this incident.
During the incident, four of the individuals who were shot – including a bartender and three patrons – were bravely attempting to assist the female involved in the domestic situation, Hammond Police said. Their heroic efforts to stop the situation from escalating were met with violence.
Authorities have confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public at this time.
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott named Caprice Cashaw of Merrillville may be the shooting suspect. In 2022 Cashaw attempted to run over a Gaming Commission Agent but was only charged with criminal recklessness. His case is still being continued 3 years later, McDermott said in a post. “Cashaw should have been sitting in jail last night,” McDermott added.
The victims have been identified by the Lake County Coroner as Lorraine Reyna, 59, of Whiting and Paul Olivares, 25, of Whiting.
