Two Shot During Party In Robertsdale
On January 25, 2025, at approximately 2:20 AM, Hammond Police were dispatched to a residence in the 2300 block of New York Avenue in response to reports of shots fired, according to Hammond Police.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 19-year-old male who had sustained a fatal gunshot injury. A 27-year-old male was also found with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and being treated.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident took place during a party attended by local college students. At this time, no suspect has been identified, Hammond Police said.
Neither of the men injured attended Calumet College but many others who witnessed this attend the college, according to an email from Calumet College sent out this morning. “Mental and spiritual counseling are available to students affected by this incident. We join together in praying for the victims and their families and thank responding Whiting and Hammond police officers,” the letter went on to say.
The Lake County Coroner has identified the victim as Javeoin Gills, 19, of Merrillville.
Hammond Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone who attended the party or has any information is urged to contact Hammond Police Detective Mike Elkmann at (219) 852-2982 or Detective Shawn Ford (219) 852-2998.
