Welfare Check Finds 5 Individuals Deceased
On Friday, 2/21/25, at approximately 2:44 PM, officers of the Lake Station Police Department were dispatched to the 6700 block of 9th Avenue in the Mansards Park in reference to a welfare check, according to Lake Station Police.
Upon arrival a search warrant was obtained for the residence in question, at which point 5 deceased individuals were located.
The preliminary investigation has led investigators to believe this is an isolated incident with no threat to the public, police said.
This is still an active scene as of 9 PM, with Indiana State Police on scene along with the Lake County Coroner. More information will be updated as it becomes available.
The Lake Station Police Department is asking for the public’s patience while more information is gathered and the appropriate individuals are notified before any additional information is released. If you have any information please contact Captain S. Peek at speek@lakestation-in.gov
