Woman Found Shot In Vehicle In Gary
Gary Police & Lake County Metro Homicide are investigating the discovery of a woman shot in a vehicle Wednesday evening.
Gary Police were called around 5:15 PM Wednesday for a suspicious vehicle near 8th Ave & Lincoln Street. On arrival of officers police found an unresponsive woman in the drivers seat of a white SUV who had an apparent gun shot wound. Gary Fire Department arrived on scene and advised that the female was lifeless.
The Lake County Coroner has identified the victim as Mary Felton, 74, of Gary and classified this as a homicide.
“On behalf of my family and the people of Gary, I extend our condolences and prayers for peace and comfort to the family and friends of the late Mary Felton. Ms. Felton was a dedicated public servant in our city,” Gary Mayor Jerome Prince stated. “She was a former employee of the City of Gary, the Calumet Township Trustee’s office and the Gary Housing Authority, and she served on the Gary Public Library Board and a number of other organizations.”
“This is a very difficult time for everyone who knew and loved Ms. Felton, but I promise our Gary Police Department and law enforcement partners will not rest until we know justice has been served on whoever is responsible for this tragedy.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Lake County Metro Homicide at 219-755-3855. The Gary Police Tip Line is 866-CRIME-GP.
