Woman Shot & Killed Unintentionally After Gunfire Broke Out In Gary
On Friday September 06, 2024, at approximately 8:03 PM, The Gary Police Department received a call for service reference a disturbance at the McDonalds, located at 1527 West 5th Ave in Gary, according to Commander Jack Hamady of the Gary Police.
Officers arrived on scene and met with the complainant who advised that there was a disturbance inside and that the individuals left on foot. While officers were on scene, they heard a loud disturbance near Lincoln Street. Officers began to approach the large group when shots were heard from behind the apartment building. Officers were pinned down at their location as several shots were fired, Hamady stated.
Officers observed a red vehicle that was not involved in the shooting, eastbound on 5th Ave passing Mcdonalds when the driver sustained a gunshot wound crashing their vehicle into a tree. The Gary Fire Department was requested to the scene and when they arrived the female had already succumbed to her injury.
The driver was identified as 42-year-old, Kia Tidwell, from Gary. The Lake County Prosecutors Homicide Task Force along with Lake County CSI & Coroner were requested to that location.
“We were devastated to learn of the tragic death of Ms. Kia Tidwell, mother of six, who was caught unexpectedly in gunfire near the Grant Street & 5th Avenue,” The Gary’s Mayor Office said in a release Sunday.
If you have any information, please call Indiana State Police Detective Roger Escutia directly at 219-755-3855 or send an email to rescutia@isp.in.gov You can also use the anonymous Text to Tip line (219) 207-TIPS (8477). Any videos can be emailed to garypdrtcc@gary.gov
