Damon Crisler, 33, was killed in a fatal shooting in Gary, Indiana, on Saturday, December 30, 2023. The Lake County Coroner’s Office identified him as a victim of gun violence; authorities describe his death as part of a violent New Year’s weekend that produced several homicides in the city.

Crisler, a Black man and former Roosevelt High School student, was self-employed and worked within his own neighborhood. Family and friends remember him as loving, caring, helpful, funny, and outspoken. Specific circumstances of the shooting and any information about suspects or arrests have not been released publicly, and the case remains under active investigation.

If anyone knew Damon, saw him on December 30, 2023, or has information about the shooting, please come forward to local law enforcement.