Two Teens Shot Monday Outside Restaurant In Hammond
On Monday, September 1, 2025, at approximately 4:23 p.m., Hammond Police officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Becker Street after two males, one of which was a juvenile, reported being shot in the 5800 block of Calumet Avenue, according to Hammond Police.
The victims, identified as 18 and 16-year-old males, were found with visible gunshot wounds. Hammond Fire Department personnel provided medical aid at the scene before transporting the adult male to Community Hospital and the juvenile to Comer Children’s Hospital for further treatment.
Preliminary information indicates the two victims met with a male in a silver vehicle, during which the suspect opened fire. The vehicle fled eastbound on Drackert Street.
Detectives are actively investigating further circumstances of the shooting. This remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Hammond Police Det. Sgt. James Onohan at (219) 852-2997.
