Val King Jr. was 17 when he was found fatally wounded in an alley near West 5th Avenue and Garfield Street in Gary, Indiana, in the early morning hours of Friday, March 31, 2023. He suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was taken to Northlake Methodist Hospital, where he died. The Lake County Coroner’s Office ruled the death a homicide.

Initial reports say Val had mentioned going to a gas station shortly before shots were heard in the alley; the gunfire led someone to check the area and find him. Authorities have not released details about suspects or arrests, and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gary Police Department.

If anyone knew Val or was in that neighborhood that morning, can you share what you remember or any information that could help the investigation?